1. Homeopathy Use by US Adults: Results of a National Survey.
- Author
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Dossett ML, Davis RB, Kaptchuk TJ, and Yeh GY
- Subjects
- Adult, Attitude to Health, Dietary Supplements, Female, Health Surveys, Homeopathy trends, Humans, Middle Aged, Patient Satisfaction, United States, Health Behavior, Homeopathy statistics & numerical data, Integrative Medicine statistics & numerical data
- Abstract
We used the 2012 National Health Interview Survey to compare homeopathy users with supplement users and those using other forms of complementary and integrative medicine. Among US adults, 2.1% used homeopathy within the past 12 months. Respiratory and otorhinolaryngology complaints were most commonly treated (18.5%). Homeopathy users were more likely to use multiple complementary and integrative medicine therapies and to perceive the therapy as helpful than were supplement users. US homeopathy use remains uncommon; however, users perceive it as helpful.
- Published
- 2016
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