C-Section Rates Dip At California Hospitals
But the state's medical facilities still fall short of national targets, according to data released Monday. In other news, a joint study from Duke and Peking universities concludes that smog and air pollution contribute to childhood obesity.
KPCC:
California Sees Slight Dip In C-Section Rates, But Challenges Remain
California's hospitals have scored modest gains in their efforts to minimize the number of Cesarean sections performed on women at low risk of complications, according to data released Monday. But the data also show that as a group, the state's medical facilities still have not hit a national target and many remain far from reaching the goal. (Plevin, 2/22)
Modern Healthcare:
In California, Where Moms Deliver Affects Whether They Have C-Section
For a low-risk, first-time mom, one of the biggest factors in whether she'll have a cesarean birth is the hospital in which she delivers. In California, C-section rates can vary widely, even for healthy women carrying a single, full-term baby who isn't breech. In hospitals across the state, C-section rates in 2014 swung as low as 12% to as high as 70%. (Kutscher, 2/22)
The Bakersfield Californian:
Smog And Air Pollution Contribute To Childhood Obesity
Finally, folks from Bakersfield have a viable, scientifically backed excuse for being one of the fattest cities in America. Smog and air pollution contributes to childhood obesity rates, a new joint study conducted by Duke and Peking universities shows. (2/22)
Meanwhile, a new study identifies health risks in Sacramento -
The Sacramento Bee:
Sacramento Outpaces Other Cities In Heart Disease, Cancer Deaths
Sacramento residents are dying more frequently from cancer and heart disease than residents of other major cities, according to data from the Big Cities Health Inventory released this month. (Caiola, 2/22)