Aiden, a 3-year-old, is severely malnourished and constantly falls ill. His mother does not take care of his personal hygiene and makes him wear unwashed clothes for weeks. In this scenario, Aiden is a victim of _____.

A. physical abuse
B. childhood molestation
C. physical neglect
D. sexual abuse


Answer: C

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