Unconventional Medicine in the United States -- Prevalence, Costs, and Patterns of Use

M. Eisenberg, David; C. Kessler, Ronald; Foster, Cindy; E. Norlock, Frances; R. Calkins, David; L. Delbanco, Thomas

doi:10.1056/nejm199301283280406

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Unconventional Medicine in the United States -- Prevalence, Costs, and Patterns of Use

Published in New England Journal of Medicine • Jan 28, 1993

Authors:

David M. Eisenberg

Ronald C. Kessler

Cindy Foster

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Many people use unconventional therapies for health problems, but the extent of this use and the costs are not known. We conducted a national survey to determine the prevalence, costs, and patterns of use of unconventional therapies, such as acupuncture and chiropractic. METHODS: We limi...

Subject

Medicine

Chiropractic

Acupuncture

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