In this Series paper, we describe the frequency of, trends in, determinants of, and
inequalities in caesarean section (CS) use, globally, regionally, and in selected countries …

Optimising the use of caesarean section (CS) is of global concern. Underuse leads to
maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity. Conversely, overuse of CS has not shown …

Background The caesarean section (CS) rate continues to increase across high-income,
middle-income and low-income countries. We present current global and regional CS rates …

The innate immune system is the oldest protection strategy that is conserved across all
organisms. Although having an unspecific action, it is the first and fastest defense …

Background Universal and timely access to a caesarean section is a key requirement for
safe childbirth. We identified the burden of maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity …

There have been reports of associations between cesarean section delivery and the risk of
childhood asthma, potentially mediated through changes in the gut microbiota. We followed …

Globally, there is a shift in the maternal, newborn, and child health agenda from an exclusive
focus on survival to the inclusion of drivers for thriving and transformation. 1, 2 This shift is in …

Abstract Background The new SARS-CoV-2 originated from Wuhan, China is spreading
rapidly worldwide. A number of SARS-CoV-2 positive pregnant women have been reported …

Background Worldwide rising cesarean section (CS) births is an issue of concern. In India,
with increase in institutional deliveries there has also been an increase in cesarean section …

Background The field of global surgery has gained significant recent momentum, catalysed
by the 2015 publication of the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery, Disease Control …