Questions: The region in which fire deaths are most common for females is: Select one: a. Latin America and the Caribbean b. South Asia c. East Asia and the Pacific d. Sub-Saharan Africa

The region in which fire deaths are most common for females is:

Select one:
a. Latin America and the Caribbean
b. South Asia
c. East Asia and the Pacific
d. Sub-Saharan Africa

Transcript text: The region in which fire deaths are most common for females is: Select one: a. Latin America and the Caribbean b. South Asia c. East Asia and the Pacific d. Sub-Saharan Africa

Solution

Answer

The answer is b. South Asia

Explanation

Option a: Latin America and the Caribbean

While fire deaths do occur in this region, it is not the most common region for fire-related fatalities among females compared to other regions listed.

Option b: South Asia

South Asia is known to have a higher incidence of fire-related deaths among females. This is often attributed to factors such as the use of open flames for cooking, cultural practices, and the prevalence of domestic violence, which can sometimes involve fire as a weapon.

Option c: East Asia and the Pacific

This region does experience fire-related deaths, but it is not as prevalent as in South Asia for females.

Option d: Sub-Saharan Africa

While Sub-Saharan Africa faces many health and safety challenges, fire deaths among females are not as common as in South Asia.

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