This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Pediatrics
Maximum risk of death is seen in which week of the neonatal period? 
Select and explain. 
A. First week, B. Second week, C. Third week, D. Fouh week
A: First week
Answer: A: First week 
Explanation: The major causes of neonatal moality are prematurity/low bihweight (LBW) and congenital anomalies.Moality is highest during the 1st 24 hr after bih.Neonatal moality accounts for about two-thirds of all infant deaths (deaths before 1 yr of age).(Refer: Nelson, Chapter 93; pg no. 789)