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Ted Cruz Gets the Facts Wrong on C-Sections

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The Texas senator pointed to America’s high cesarean rate as an indicator of our superior medical system—but experts say it shows a worsening trend in maternal health.

Brandy Zadrozny
Brandy Zadrozny
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Brandy Zadrozny

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