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Graph titled Use of Complementary Health Approaches: 20-Year Trends

NHIS 2002 vs 2022 trends

Vertical bar graph showing percentages of U.S. adults age 18 and over who used the following complementary health approaches in 2002 and 2022.

In 2002, 1.0 percent used acupuncture.

In 2022, 2.2 percent used acupuncture.

In 2002, 7.4 percent used chiropractic.

In 2022, 11.0 percent used chiropractic.

In 2002, 3.8 percent used guided imagery/progressive muscle relaxation.

In 2022, 6.4 percent used guided imagery/progressive muscle relaxation.

In 2002, 4.8 percent used massage therapy.

In 2022, 10.9 percent used massage therapy.

In 2002, 7.5 percent used meditation.

In 2022, 17.3 percent used meditation.

In 2002, 0.2 percent used naturopathy.

In 2022, 1.3 percent used naturopathy.

In 2002, 5.0 percent used yoga.

In 2022, 15.8 percent used yoga.

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