All the following factors affect APGAR score except
This scoring system provided a standardized assessment for infants after delivery. The Apgar score comprises fivecomponents: 1) color, 2) hea rate, 3) reflexes, 4) muscle tone, and 5) respiration, each of which is given a score of 0, 1, or 2. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition
Prematurity
Maternal retardation
Neurological condition of the new born
Mode of delivery
New born infants