which is the leading cause of death during the toddler period?
The death of a child is a tragedy for family and friends, and a loss to the community. Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death among children and youth, accounting for more than a quarter of all deaths among children ages 1 to 4, 5 to 9,and 10 to 14, and more than 1 in 3 of deaths among teens ages 15 to 19.