Hello,
While scrolling through old forums, I came upon this info and am seeking some clarification.
In the book, for 6-12 year olds it says #1 accidents #2 suicide #3 cancer # 4 homicide
on the CDC website it says for ages 10-14 #1 accidents #2 suicide #3 cancer
but then here you have #1 accidents #2 homicide #3 suicide
Would CDC be most accurate?
And with the differing in age groups with the book having them listed in groups of 3-5, 6-12, 13-19 and CDC having groups as 1-4, 5-9, 10-14 I'm confused which groups to focus on since there is some overlap in ages. I'm probably most definitely overthinking it, but I'm stuck on it.
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Tricia Miller
Vienna, WV United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-14-2025 21:21
From: Janice Selekman, DNSc, RN, NCSN, FNASN
Subject: Leading Causes of Death- Updated Version
I would recommend you also know the 2nd and third cause of death for each age group.
1-4: accidents/unintentional injury, congenital anomalies, assault/homicide
5-9: accidents/unintentional injury, cancer, congenital anomalies
10-24: accidents/unintentional injury, homicide, suicide/self harm
If the question asks the is the main means of death for those 1-19, the answer is firearms
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Janice Selekman DNSc, RN, NCSN, FNASN
Professor Emerita
University of Delaware
Wilmington, DE [USA]
Original Message:
Sent: 06-13-2025 14:38
From: Sarah Portle
Subject: Leading Causes of Death- Updated Version
Great question!
The leading cause of death for all age groups is Accidental/Unintentional injury. There are slight differences by age group. That information can be found in the Updated Certification Review Guide, which is available now.
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Sarah T. Portle M.Ed., BSN RN, NCSN
Lead Nurse - Arizona State University Preparatory Academy
PhD Student - Arizona State University, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
Original Message:
Sent: 06-11-2025 15:10
From: Lee Johnson
Subject: Leading Causes of Death- Updated Version
Hello all- I signed up for my test this July... In order to have ample time to prepare I ordered the review book back in March directly from the website. Last week I received Nurse Builders Study Cards (2025 version).
It seems as though the leading causes of death for different age groups has been altered? I didn't know if anyone else had noticed this... I would love clarification to ensure I am studying the correct thing. Thanks!
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Lee Johnson
Marion, NC United States
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