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The Kerala government has expressed concern over home births in the state, following a fatal incident in Malappuram district. Around 400 home births occur annually, with 382 this year out of 2 lakh deliveries. The government plans to study the reasons behind this, increase awareness about the dangers of home births, and take action against those spreading false health information through social media and YouTube. Denying medical treatment is a punishable offense.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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