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For the first time in decades, declines seen in the induction of labor for single births - Media Statement

June 18, 2014

After increasing steadily for nearly two decades, a new CDC report notes a slight decline in induction of labor for single births for gestational age group. Although the declines are very modest, going from 23.7 percent in 2011 to 23.3 percent in 2012, the news is encouraging.

Original Source: https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132608&c=308633