# Socioeconomic Differences in Rates of Cesarean Section

**Type:** Papers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/papers/socioeconomic-differences-in-rates-of-cesarean-section/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Author Names | Jeffrey B. Gould,Becky Davey,Randall S. Stafford |
| Citations | 252 |
| DOI | 10.1056/nejm198907273210406 |
| Fields | Economics, Econometrics and Finance,Medicine |
| Open Access | false |
| OA Status | closed |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/W2587633379 |
| PMID | 2747759 |
| Type | article |
| Year | 1989 |

## Paper authors

- [Jeffrey B. Gould](https://scholariq.org/researchers/jeffrey-b-gould/)

## Paper journal

- [New England Journal of Medicine](https://scholariq.org/journals/new-england-journal-of-medicine/)

## Paper primary topic

- [Healthcare Policy and Management](https://scholariq.org/topics/healthcare-policy-and-management/)

## Paper topics

- [Healthcare Policy and Management](https://scholariq.org/topics/healthcare-policy-and-management/)
- [Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions](https://scholariq.org/topics/maternal-and-perinatal-health-interventions/)
- [Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy](https://scholariq.org/topics/assisted-reproductive-technology-and-twin-pregnancy/)

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