Date of Award

1-1-2016

Language

English

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

College/School/Department

Department of Economics

Content Description

1 online resource (Vii, 168 pages) : color maps and illustrations.

Dissertation/Thesis Chair

Kajal Lahiri

Committee Members

Pinka Chatterji, Diane Dewar, Marilyn Kacica

Keywords

Women immigrants, Public health, Childbirth, Cesarean section, Prenatal care

Subject Categories

Economics

Abstract

Research has shown that childbirth environment and outcomes have a long lasting impact on later-life outcomes such as physical and mental health, educational attainment and labor market outcomes. Childbirth and the surrounding issues have been a major concern of the public health care system.

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Economics Commons

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