Homeopathy Use in the United States and Implications for Public Health: A Review.
@article{Dossett2018HomeopathyUI, title={Homeopathy Use in the United States and Implications for Public Health: A Review.}, author={M. Dossett and G. Yeh}, journal={Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy}, year={2018}, volume={107 1}, pages={ 3-9 } }
Homeopathy is used by just over 2% of the U.S. population, predominantly for respiratory, otorhinolaryngology, and musculoskeletal complaints. Individual users who see a homeopathic provider for care are more likely to perceive the therapy as helpful than those who do not; however, only 19% of users in the United States see a provider. The rest presumably rely upon over-the-counter products. Recent clinical trials highlight several areas in which homeopathy may play a role in improving public… CONTINUE READING
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