Youth Violence: National Statistics
Leading Causes of Death
Five Leading Causes of Deaths Among Persons Ages 10–14 Years,
United States, 2010

In 2010, homicide was the fourth leading cause of death among persons ages 10 to 14 years, accounting for 150 deaths.
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