Vasilis S. Gavalas
Greece has one of the highest cesarean section rates in the European Union, far exceeding the 10-15% benchmark recommended by the World Health Organization. This study aims to comprehensively analyze this escalating trend by examining demographic and social factors that influence the delivery method. Using unpublished nationwide data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) for 161,152 births in 2021-2022, we explored the spatial distribution of cesarean sections…