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title: "Unnecessary surgeries in India"  
description: "A brief explanation of the rise of unnecessary C-sections in recent decades in India"  
author: "Anjita D."  
published: 2023-10-15  
canonical: https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/2888/unnecessary-surgeries-in-india  
category: "news"  
tags: ["news", "surgery", "C-sections", "facts", "general knowledge"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# Unnecessary surgeries in India

![Unnecessary surgeries in India](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/d926e17b-d615-4ada-80fa-7b215eed2d19/images/2eb16ff8-6a83-4c1c-8d77-f6a8545b4d9f.jpeg) ![Unnecessary surgeries in India](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/d926e17b-d615-4ada-80fa-7b215eed2d19/images/1cc28d21-463c-419e-8081-2013a05b8633.jpeg) C-section rate in India surpasses the World Health Organization's recommended 10-15%, indicating a serious problem with unnecessary treatments. ![Unnecessary surgeries in India](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/d926e17b-d615-4ada-80fa-7b215eed2d19/images/97dad03f-b684-4f74-8d8c-c1018056791e.jpeg) Private hospitals often charge higher fees for C-sections than vaginal deliveries, leading doctors to advise them even if it is not medically needed. ![Unnecessary surgeries in India](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/d926e17b-d615-4ada-80fa-7b215eed2d19/images/ffda9158-e3f2-4012-af48-f8a68933b8bc.jpeg) Many Indian women are unaware of the risks and benefits of childbirth, and may opt for a C-section if their doctor prescribes it. ![Unnecessary surgeries in India](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/d926e17b-d615-4ada-80fa-7b215eed2d19/images/adfda160-33fd-48ec-b980-57f9dddabe39.jpeg) The Indian government is attempting to address the issue of needless C-sections. ![Unnecessary surgeries in India](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/d926e17b-d615-4ada-80fa-7b215eed2d19/images/2eb16ff8-6a83-4c1c-8d77-f6a8545b4d9f.jpeg) The government is also aiming to improve maternity care quality at public hospitals.

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