West Bengal C-Section Rates Reach 44.5% of Births

Recent NFHS-6 data reveals the C-section rate in West Bengal reached 44.5%, significantly exceeding the national average of 27.2%.

Private facilities in the state perform nearly 88% of births via C-section, causing concerns among health officials regarding medically unnecessary procedures.

The state's C-section rate has seen a sharp increase from 10.2% in 2005-06, prompting renewed scrutiny of obstetric care practices.