Tag Archives: NCHS

Cesarean Rate is Down Slightly After Years of Rising

Today we see the new CDC data on the cesarean section rate. The national rate for 2010 (preliminary data) is 32.8%. Here’s how that breaks down by state. What’s your state’s rate? Hamilton BE, Martin JA, Ventura SJ. Births: Preliminary … Continue reading

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CDC Releases New Report Comparing U.S. and European Infant Mortality Rates

The CDC National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) released a new report this morning which compares infant mortality rates in the U.S. and Europe. Authors of Behind International Rankings of Infant Mortality: How the United States Compares with Europe explored … Continue reading

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