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What are the most common terminal diseases that affect children?
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Congenital & cancer: Terminal conditions in children are typically based on age range and best considered as 'causes of death' infants (less than 1 year old): congenital disorders, sids, premature birth children (1-14 years old): unintentional injuries, then cancers, cardiac abnormalities, and finally congenital disorders.
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