*Flash talks are short, rapid oral presentations meant to encourage the listener to view a poster containing comprehensive research and analysis following the flash talk session.
Following Mel Konner's talk, there was a panel disucssion. Panel participants: Sarah Hrdy, Professor Emerita, UC Davis. Melissa Wilson Sayres, Assistant Professor, Arizona State University. Sally Kitch, Director, Institute f
"Caesarean section, tocophobia and evolutionary medicine"
Wenda Trevathan
New Mexico State University
Despite a WHO recommendation that caesarean section rates should not exceed 15%, rates as high as 36% are reported for a number of countries, often varying widely within nations.