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How Many Teenagers Die Each Day ... And Why

A new report from the World Health Organization looks at the causes — and how most of the deaths could be prevented.
Source: Brittany Mayes

The world loses about 3,000 adolescents each day. That adds up to 1.2 million deaths a year. And with a bit more investment, the majority of those deaths can be prevented, according to a global study released on Tuesday by the World Health Organization.

That's far fewer than the 16,000 babies and children under 5 who die each day. But the points out that while many

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