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Drowning and firearms: Drowning is more common in children, while firearm safety is a broader public health issue that depends on region, occupation, and access.

Falls are a major concern in older adults (especially those over 65), not typically in younger, healthy adults.

Suicide and homicide: Mental health and violence are growing concerns, especially in young men, but as a general safety education topic, motor vehicle safety still takes precedence because of higher prevalence and universal risk.

Fires: Fires are a hazard but account for far fewer accidental deaths in the very old compared with falls.

Exposure to temperature extremes: Hypo-/hyperthermia can be fatal in elders but are not the leading cause of accidental death in this age group.

Drug overdose: Medication errors/overdose may occur, but they are not the top cause of accidental death for those ≥79.

Public Health Service Act: This act primarily supports public health activities such as disease prevention, medical research, and health education programs.

Report of the Institute of Medicine in 1999: The landmark report "To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System" highlighted the prevalence of medical errors and sparked national attention on patient safety.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): The CDC focuses on controlling infectious diseases, public health emergencies, and surveillance.

Sports contribute to an adolescent’s self-esteem: While physical activity has benefits for self-esteem and overall health, it is not the highest priority when compared to immediate life-threatening risks like suicide or gun violence.

Sunbathing and tanning beds can be dangerous: Skin cancer prevention is important but not the most urgent concern for adolescent males compared to suicide prevention.

A driver’s education course is mandatory for safety: Driver safety is important, but in terms of priority, suicide and gun safety education take precedence due to higher mortality impact.

Risk for Suffocation: More relevant for infants (e.g., unsafe bedding) or situations with small objects/entrapment; not the most specific hazard here.

Risk for Injury: While true that old homes present many injury risks, Risk for Poisoning pinpoints the specific, high-priority concern (lead).

Risk for Disuse Syndrome: Pertains to immobility and loss of function; not applicable to a healthy, mobile 3-year-old.