This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
[{'content': 'The health status of children between 0 and 4 years in a community will be adversely affected by all except- \nSelect and explain. \nA. Malnutrition, B. Bih weight of less than 2.5 Kg, C. Maternal hemoglobin 12 gm/dL, D. Infections', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: C \nExplanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Maternal hemoglobin 12gm/dL o Maternal health is a major determinant of nutritional status of children. Child's status is adversely affected if : Mother is malnourished (Anemic) Mother is - too young (under 18 years) Mother is - too old (over 35 years) Last child was born too close (Last child born less than 2 years ago) She already has too many children (more than Para 4) o A hemoglobin of 12 gm/dL in the Indian set up would not be classified as anemia, and indicates an adequate nutritional status. It thus, would not adversely affect the status of a child.", 'role': 'assistant'}]