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.
Recommended Citation
Yu, Cong, "Odds of Cesarean section, childbirth outcomes and public policy : an empirical study using the matched New York State data" (2016). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 1759.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/1759