Effect of maternal height on the risk of caesarean section in singleton births: evidence from a large-scale survey in India.
Strong P MarbaniangHemkhothang LhungdimHimanshu ChaurasiaPublished in: BMJ open (2022)
Shorter maternal height is linked to a higher risk of CS. Our findings could be used to argue for policies that target stunting in infant girls and avoid unnecessary CS, as there is potential effect on growth during adolescence and early adulthood, with the goal to increase their adult heights, thereby lowering their risk of CS and adverse delivery outcomes.
Keyphrases
- birth weight
- gestational age
- body mass index
- depressive symptoms
- weight gain
- pregnancy outcomes
- preterm birth
- public health
- cross sectional
- emergency department
- type diabetes
- metabolic syndrome
- human health
- physical activity
- risk assessment
- adipose tissue
- insulin resistance
- climate change
- electronic health record
- young adults
- drug induced