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50. What Happens When a Hospital Closes?

Freakonomics, M.D.

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Induction at 39 Weeks Could Be Beneficial for Pregnancy and Infant Health

Rural obstatric units can provide prenatal care services and labor and delivery services. When a rural obstatric unit closes, arlosing nearby access to both types of these services. There's about 16 % decline in ce sections if you haven't a scheduled induction at 39 weeks. And that study also finds small improvements in infant health.

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