Why West Bengal’s C-Sections, at nearly 1 in 2 births, demand a hard look
West Bengal’s C-section rate soars to 44.5%, driven by private care, demanding audits and policy scrutiny to curb unnecessary surgeries.
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- India
- Places
- West Bengal
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- The Hindu
- Reporter
- margubur rahaman
- Published
- Monday, 26 October 2026, 7:24 pm IST
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- One outlet so far
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