Acupuncture Use in the United States: Findings from the National Health Interview Survey

2006275 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Adam Burke · San Francisco State University

Dawn M. Upchurch · University of California, Los Angeles

Claire Dye · University of California, Los Angeles

Laura Chyu · University of California, Los Angeles

Abstract

Utilization of acupuncture was somewhat lower than expected given its significant national and international recognition and its visibility in the media. This may in part be a function of provider availability and cultural factors.

Topics & Keywords

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies Pain Management and Placebo Effect

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

Volume 12, Issue 7, pp. 639-648

DOI: 10.1089/acm.2006.12.639

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