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What is the greatest medical risk to a twenty something ?

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Dr. Thomas Byrnes answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Self: Self destructive behavior. Smoking. Excessive alcohol, reckless driving, unsafe sexual practices, abusing drugs, .... Thinking one is smarter than one is and has it all figured out already. Lack of education and critical thinking skills also puts one at risk in todays american society.

Answered 3/31/2012

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Injury: Injuries -- mainly motor vehicle -- are the most likely cause of death among young adults. Many injuries are preventable, though, by not mixing drinking and driving, wearing your seat belt, and driving within the speed limit.

Answered 4/29/2012

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