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Percent of Adult Population Reporting Use of the Approach in the NHIS
| Year | Acupuncture | Guided Imagery | Progressive Relaxation | Massage | Yoga |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 5 | 6.4 | NA |
| 2002 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 3 | 5 | 5.1 |
| 2007 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 8.3 | 6.1 |
| 2012 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 6.8 | 9.5 |
NA: Not available.
1 Citation: Ni H, Simile C, Hardy AM. Utilization of complementary and alternative medicine by United States adults: Results from the 1999 National Health Interview Survey. Med Care 2002; 40(4):353–8.
2 Citation: Barnes P, Powell-Griner E, McFann K, Nahin R. CDC Advance Data Report #343. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Adults: United States, 2002 (540K PDF*). May 27, 2004.
3 Citation: Barnes PM, Bloom B, Nahin R. CDC National Health Statistics Report #12. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Adults and Children: United States, 2007 (360K PDF*). December 10, 2008.
4 Citation: Clarke TC, Black LI, Stussman BJ, Barnes PM, Nahin RL. Trends in the use of complementary health approaches among adults: United States, 2002–2012. National health statistics reports; no 79. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2015. (240KB PDF)