In a recent year, the total numbers of deaths in the United States due to either accidents or pneumonia were approximately equal. Therefore, the risks of death by accident and pneumonia per 100,000 people are approximately equal.

For Exercises 5–8, decide whether the statement makes sense (or is clearly true) or does not make sense (or is clearly false). Explain clearly. Not all of these have definitive answers, so your explanation is more important than your chosen answer.