Maximum infant mortality is seen during which period?: (A) 0-4 months, (B) 4-8 months, (C) 8-10 months, (D) 10-12 months
Answer is A. ANSWER: (A) 0-4 monthsREF: Park 20th ed page 489First month of life is the best answer but since it is not provided in the options, 0-4 months is the best possible answer for this question. Read following line from Park"About 64.6% if infant deaths occurs with in the first month of life. The risk of death is greatest during the first 24-48 hours of life"