What is the fourth cause of death in boys aged 15 to 19 years?

• A. Cancer
• B. Homicide
• C. Unintentional injuries
• D. Congenital anomalies

Answer: (A)

In boys aged 15 to 19, deaths are most often due to injuries or violence, not disease. The top cause is unintentional injuries, followed by homicide, and then other major causes such as suicide. Cancer fits as the fourth most common cause because, while it does occur in adolescents, it is less common than the leading injury- and violence-related causes. Congenital anomalies are more prominent earlier in life and are not a common fourth cause in this age group. So cancer is the best answer for the fourth leading cause of death in 15- to 19-year-old boys.