Cesarean Section Epidemic: A Warning to Health Policy Makers

Adel El Taguri

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0148343

Cesarean Section Epidemic: A Warning to Health Policy Makers

Adel El Taguri (Corresponding Author)

Journal of The Best Available Evidence in Medicine Volume 1, Issue 1 Pages 8-9 Published: 2025-04-26 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0148343

Abstract

The global increase in cesarean section (C-section) rates has transformed from a clinical phenomenon into a policy alarm bell. Cesarean births, once reserved for high-risk pregnancies and life-saving interventions, now account for over one in five deliveries worldwide.

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