Gynecology & Obstetrics
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Mark Martens

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• Research Article
  Statistical Analysis of Socioeconomic Factors Correlating to Caesarean Section Rates 2015-2016
  Author(s): Nethra Parasuram and Mark Martens' Nethra Parasuram and Mark Martens'
  
  Objective: Caesarean section rates have significantly increased in the past decade in the United States. To make an attempt at lowering these rates, it is important to first understand how states’ rates compare with each other and which factors correlate with these rates. Then, possible ways to impact these rates can be suggested. This investigation sought to determine whether or not there is a significant difference between the rates of caesarean sections in Utah, United States and New Jersey, United States using representative hospitals’ data. Also, we sought to evaluate selected socioeconomic factors and their possible correlation with higher or lower caesarean rates in each United States’ states. Methods: Information collected from various federal and private sources were utilized to collect caesarean section .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0932.1000420

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