C-section epidemic hits China: WHO

Nearly half of births are done by cesarean section: Latest survey

Nearly one in two births in China are delivered by cesarean section, of which a quarter are not medically necessary, the latest survey by the World Health Organization (WHO) has found.

Unnecessary C-sections jeopardize women's health by raising the risk of complications, the WHO warned. And, babies born through C-section are more likely to develop respiratory problems.