Cesarean sections and social inequalities in 305 cities of Latin America

Background: Cesarean section (CS) is a surgical procedure that, when medically justified, can help reduce maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. Worldwide CS rates (CSR) have been increasing; Latin America has rates that are among the highest in the world. Aim: Describe the variability of CSR...

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Main Authors: Mónica Serena Perner, Ana Ortigoza, Andrés Trotta, Goro Yamada, Ariela Braverman Bronstein, Amélia Augusta Friche, Marcio Alazraqui, Ana V. Diez Roux
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-09-01
Series:SSM: Population Health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235282732200218X