Despite national pressure to reduce the use of low-risk C-sections, Mississippi’s rate has stayed high across the last decade — peaking at 32.5% in 2018, according to data obtained from the Mississippi State Health Department. While the state’s overall prevalence of these surgeries is high, there is extreme variation across otherwise similar hospitals.
Use this database to access your hospital’s C-section and birth data.
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