IntroductionThe global incidence of caesarean section (CS) deliveries has exceeded the recommended threshold set by the World Health Organization. This development is a matter of public health concern
Data is shown as number (%) and mean (± standard error of the mean) where appropriate. Where IUGR = intrauterine growth restriction, NEC = nectrotising enterocolitis, IVH = intraventricular haemorrhag
Data are presented as number (percent) unless otherwise indicated.aPercentages, RRs, 95% CIs, and p-values given according to available data.bOutcome characteristic with more than 5% missing data. Neo
