This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Health programmes in India, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
IMNCI recommendations are until the age of 
Select and explain. 
A. 5 yrs, B. 6 yrs, C. 10 yrs, D. 12 yrs
A: 5 yrs
Answer: A: 5 yrs 
Explanation: The IMNCI clinical guidelines target children less than 5 years old -- the age group that bears the highest burden of deaths from common childhood diseases. The approach to case management is:-evidence-based and-syndromic-that suppos the rational, effective and affordable use of drugs and diagnostic tools. Ref : Park 23rd edition Pgno : 456-459