Differences in caesarean rates across women's socio-economic status by diverse obstetric indications: Cross-sectional study.

Kamala AdhikariDeborah A McNeilSheila McDonaldAlka B PatelAmy Metcalfe

Published in: Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology (2018)

Examining the overall caesarean rate obscures the relationship between SES and the use of caesarean for particular obstetric-indications. The unequal utilisation of caesareans across SES highlights overuse and potential underuse of the caesareans among American women.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
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climate change