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Wellness-Related Use of Common Complementary Health Approaches Among Adults: United States, 2012

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Why do people use certain complementary approaches?

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Yoga and Wellness

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Does use of natural product supplements, yoga, and spinal manipulation make people feel better?: Perceived Wellness-Related Outcomes From Use of Complementary Approaches

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Note to researchers: NHIS data are available for secondary analyses. Visit https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhis/ for further information.

Citation of the Report:

Stussman BJ, Black LI, Barnes PM, Clarke TC, Nahin RL. Wellness-related use of common complementary health approaches among adults: United States, 2012. National health statistics reports; no 85. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2015. [402KB PDF]