Reducing C-section Rates in China
2,744 views · Published 25 March 2015 · 2:50 · Indexed 16 October 2026
Channel: World Bank Group · 2015 · Nonprofits & Activism
China has one of the highest cesarean delivery rates in the world—about 50% of the 16 million babies born in 2010 were delivered by C-section. According to the World Health Organization, however, only about 10-15% of deliveries require this procedure. This high rate has raised concerns on a number of fronts, as these medically unnecessary C-sections pose more health risks for both mothers and babies.
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