This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: obstetrics,pediatrics and geriatrics, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Most common cause of death in children<5 yrs age - 
Select and explain. 
A. Respiratory infection, B. Diarrhoea, C. Prematurity, D. Accidents
A: Respiratory infection
Answer: A: Respiratory infection 
Explanation: The most common cause of death in children less than 5 years of age is Repiratiry infections. REF. PARK'S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICINE 21ST EDITION. PAGE NO - 528