This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: New Born Infants, Subject name: Pediatrics
Maximum risk of death is when in the neonatal period? 
Select and explain. 
A. First week, B. Second week, C. Third week, D. Fourth week
A: First week
Answer: A: First week 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., First week Neonatal mortalityo Day wise- maximum deaths occur on the first day o Week wise- maximum deaths occur in the first weekWorld over the most common causes areo Infections -MCo Pre term - 2nc MCo Birth Asphyxia- 3rd MC