Cesarean sections and social inequalities in 305 cities of Latin America

• Main Authors: Mónica Serena Perner (Author), Ana Ortigoza (Author), Andrés Trotta (Author), Goro Yamada (Author), Ariela Braverman Bronstein (Author), Amélia Augusta Friche (Author), Marcio Alazraqui (Author), Ana V. Diez Roux (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2022-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...