According to the direct instruction, which of the following is a leading cause of death among young people in the united states?
a. lung disease
b. communicable diseases
c. accidents
d. diabetes select the best answer from the choices provided. a b c d

Explanation:

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people between 15 and 19 year old, die by unintentionally injuries, in other words, by accidents. In second place, as death cause among young people are "taking their like by their own" and homicide.

In addition, between 1999 and 2013, accidental death among young people declined a 49%, but then arose a 13%, considering that it's a small period of time, that increase is huge.

Therefore, the correct answer is C, accidents are the leading cause of death among young people.