WHO Global Survey on Maternal and Perinatal Health in Latin America: classifying caesarean sections

• Main Authors: Faúndes Anibal (Author), Velasco Alejandro (Author), Narváez Alberto (Author), Langer Ana (Author), Torloni Maria R (Author), Carroli Guillermo (Author), Widmer Mariana (Author), Wojdyla Daniel (Author), Souza João P (Author), Merialdi Mario (Author), Robson Michael (Author), Gulmezoglu A Metin (Author), Betrán Ana P (Author), Acosta Arnaldo (Author), Valladares Eliette (Author), Romero Mariana (Author), Zavaleta Nelly (Author), Reynoso Sofia (Author), Bataglia Vicente (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Caesarean section rates continue to increase worldwide with uncertain medical consequences. Auditing and analysing caesarean section rates and other perinatal outcomes in a reliable and continuous manner is critical for understanding...