The study found that most births, 69,915 or 66.28%, were in the 25 to 34 years age group.
Here are five facts from the study:CMS said the 2018 rate of C-section deliveries — 76.9% — in the population covered by medical aids is among the highest in the world.
The average hospital visit was 67.36% more expensive for a C-section than for a vaginal delivery, at R16,290 and R27,086 respectively.Hospital typesThe C-section rate for private hospitals was 78.57% compared to 44.10% for public hospitals.There was a 46% and 54% split in the proportion of women covered by open and restricted medical schemes.
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