Srinagar, July 8 -- According to the latest NFHS-6 (2023-24), more than half of all births in J&K are now delivered through C-section, while an alarming 90% of deliveries in private hospitals are surgical. Is this increase driven by genuine medical need, changing patient preferences, or financial incentives within the healthcare system?
In this report, we examine the latest data, the reasons behind the growing dependence on Caesarean deliveries, the financial burden on families, the health risks of unnecessary surgeries, and what experts and the World Health Organization say about the ideal C-section rate. Watch this comprehensive analysis to understand one of the most important maternal healthcare issues facing Jammu & Kashmir today.
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