Health officials reveal that approximately 1.4 million babies born in the United States in 2007 were delivered through Caesarean sections. This the highest number of C- section births in U. S. ever. This number is also greater than any other industrialized nation.

U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that in 2007, almost 1/3 of all births were Caesarean deliveries.

This amplification may be connected to an increase in multiple births and other non-medical factors such as older mothers, the mother's choice and the doctor's practice.

The number of C-section births rose by 53% from 1996 to 2007.

It soared to higher than 70% in six states situated in the East and the West of the country. The six states where this phenomenal rise was seen are Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Nevada, Rhode Island and Washington.

Fay Menacker and Brady Hamilton of the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics, state that caesarean deliveries and their long and short term risks and benefits have been a bone of contention for many years.

The difference in the number C section in states across the country has been varied. The number of C sections in the highest state was about 75% greater than that in the lowest state.

Menacker says, "We don't know why they're different. Maybe some cultural issues within the state’s practice patterns, and perhaps accessibility to care".