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Epidemiology of the Health of Young People
- Patterns of morbidity and mortality
- Comparisons of health status with that of other age groups
Patterns of Morbidity and Mortality
- 35 deaths per 100,000 people (15024 years, 2018).
- Death rates were higher among young males (49 per 100,000) than females (20 per 100,000).
- Injuries were found to be the leading cause of death (74%).
- In 2018, young people accounted for 14% of the deaths.
Comparisons of Health Status With That of Other Age Groups