According to the World Health Organization, where does drowning rank worldwide as a cause of unintentional death?

a. It's the leading cause of unintentional death.
b. It's the second leading cause of unintentional death.
c. It's the third leading cause of unintentional death.
d. It ranks twenty-third among the causes of unintentional death.

C
According to the WHO, drowning ranks third among the causes of unintentional deaths worldwide.

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