Kochi, Feb 9 Nearly one-third of child births in Kerala are done through Caesarean section, which is more than three times the national average, claims a study.
The study points out that one-third of deliveries in the state is done by Caesarean section, much higher than the national average of 8.2 and the maximum justifiable rate of 15 per cent recommended by the World Health Organisation.
It noted that in many cases, caesareans are performed on demands by the family so that the delivery occurs at an auspicious time. Though it's mandatory for hospitals to report to local bodies on details of deliveries, including whether a caesarean is performed, such data is not analysed at the hospital or by doctors, the study claimed.
Source: PTI
