Global Trends in Cesarean Delivery:  Drivers, Implications and Strategies to Optimize Care Amid Rising Rates

Emily Nuss MD
PGY3 Resident

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

The George Washington University

Learning Objectives:  

1. Describe historical and global trends in access to emergency obstetric care and compare rates across different regions.

2. Analyze key drivers in changing cesarean delivery rates, including social, cultural, medical, patient, and healthcare system factors.

3. Evaluate the clinical and public health implications of rising cesarean section rates, and explore strategies to promote appropriate cesarean section use globally

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Dr. Nuss indicated that she has no conflicts of interest to disclose.