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
The maximum number of death in children occur in following age group 
Select and explain. 
A. 2-5 years, B. 1-2 years, C. first 7 days, D. 6 months - 12 months
C: first 7 days
Answer: C: first 7 days 
Explanation: parks textbook of preventive and social medicine 23rd edition *75% of total neonatal deaths occur within first week of life. *risk of death is greatest during first 24-48hours after bih.