Question : RISE IN CAESAREAN CASES



(a) whether the World Health Organisation(WHO) has expressed concern over the increasing rate of caesarean deliveries in India ;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the measures being taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE ( SMT. PANABAKA LAKSHMI)

(a) WHO, in the `World Health Report-2005` have expressed concern that caesarian section rates are increasing throughout the world. No specific communication or concern has been received or expressed by the WHO with regard to India.

(b) & (c) Question does not arise.