Death that occurs as a direct result of an accident. A high proportion of deaths in young adults, particularly among males, are accidental. Many of these deaths are due to road traffic accidents, drowning, or drug overdose. Falls in the home and burning or asphyxiation due to fire are common causes of accidental death in elderly people. Fatal accidents at work have become less common with the introduction of effective safety measures.
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