Analysis of Situation of the Caesarean Section Rate in Sichuan

OBJECTIVE To analyze the present status of caesarean section in Sichuan Province, and supply evidences for government to make policy. METHODS A retrospective review of the data of caesarean section in 2009 was carried out. RESULTS The caesarean birth rate in Sichuan Province was 38.17%. The caesarean section rate to the Medical Health Establishment at village, county and municipal level was 42.81%, 50.20% and 62.93%, respectively. The caesarean section without medical signs constituted about 30.96% of the total caesarean section. CONCLUSION The level of economic development and the composition of Medical Health Establishment was positive correlation with the caesarean section rate. The rising caesarean section without medical signs was an important cause of the raising rate of Caesarean Section.