Samenvatting
In 2007, motor vehicle traffic crashes were the leading cause of death for every age 3 through 5, 8, 9 and 11 through 33. Because of the young lives consumed, motor vehicle traffic crashes ranked third overall in terms of the years of life lost, i.e., the number of remaining years that people were expected to live had they not died, behind only cancer and heart diseases. The table (page 2) shows the 10 leading causes of death by age group in 2007. The age groups reflect categories of interest to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in terms of child-restraint programs (toddlers, infants, and young children), new drivers (youth and young adults), other adults, and older people. (Author/publisher)