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Reasons for CAM Use
When those who used CAM were asked why they used these approaches, the most common reasons were to prevent illness or for overall wellness (77 percent) or to reduce pain or treat painful conditions (73 percent) (Figure 4). Other popular uses were to treat a specific health condition (59 percent) or to supplement conventional medicine (53 percent).
Figure 4. Reasons for CAM Use
*Base: Respondents who used CAM in past 12 months or ever (n=539); sampling error = ±4.2 percentage points; respondents could choose more than one answer.
Source: AARP/NCCAM Survey of U.S. Adults 50+, 2010
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