WHO: Caesarean section rates continue to rise, amid growing inequalities in access.

Caesarean section rates continue to rise, amid growing inequalities in access – World Health Organization

Original study: Trends and projections of caesarean section rates: global and regional estimates – BMJ Global Health

Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)

Caesarean section use continues to rise ? globally, now accounting for more than 1 in 5 of all childbirths.

C-section can put women and babies at unnecessary risk of short- and long-term health problems if performed when there is not medical need

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— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) June 17, 2021