Trends and sociodemographic inequalities in the use of caesarean section in Indonesia, 1987-2017

Introduction Caesarean section (CS) rates are increasing globally. CS can be a live-saving procedure when medically indicated, but it comes with higher risks for women and newborns when done without medical indication. Crucially, inequalities in who receives CS exist, both within and across countrie...

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Main Authors: Ana Pilar Betran, George Disney, Rana Islamiah Zahroh, Meghan A. Bohren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-12-01
Series:BMJ Global Health
Online Access:https://gh.bmj.com/content/5/12/e003844.full