Table 2. Age-sex adjusted prevalence of CAM use among adults with and without common neurological conditionsa.
| Characteristic | With Neurological Condition, % CAM use | Without Neurological Condition, % CAM use |
|---|---|---|
| Sexb | ||
| Male | 38.4 | 29.5 |
| Female | 47.4 | 36.2 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| Non-Hispanic White | 48.1 | 37.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 26.6 | 21.3 |
| Hispanic | 30.1 | 18.0 |
| Asian | 37.9 | 34.8 |
| Other | 50.5 | 39.3 |
| Education | ||
| < High School | 26.6 | 13.8 |
| High School | 38.1 | 23.8 |
| >High School | 52.2 | 41.9 |
| Unknown | 15.9 | 5.7 |
| Family Imputed Income ($) | ||
| 0-19,999 | 33.8 | 23.6 |
| 20-34,999 | 37.5 | 26.3 |
| 35-64,999 | 44.1 | 30.7 |
| >65,000 | 53.0 | 39.4 |
| Delayed Care: Worried Cost | 48.4 | 40.4 |
| Delayed Care: Affordability | 47.8 | 36.6 |
| 1 + Functional Limitation | 40.0 | 34.7 |
| Insurance | ||
| Uninsured | 38.8 | 22.7 |
| Medicare | 40.0 | 30.8 |
| Medicaid | 27.9 | 14.1 |
| Private | 50.1 | 36.2 |
| Other | 49.8 | 31.9 |
| Perceived Health | ||
| Excellent/Very Good/Good | 44.8 | 33.6 |
| Fair | 39.2 | 27.8 |
| Poor | 38.4 | 15.7 |
| Lifetime History of Medical Conditions | ||
| Diabetes Mellitus | 35.8 | 30.9 |
| Cancer | 41.6 | 44.6 |
| Coronary Artery Disease | 46.2 | 26.9 |
| Myocardial Infarction | 45.0 | 26.0 |
| Hypertension | 40.0 | 34.3 |
| Hyperlipidemia | 43.6 | 39.4 |
| Depression | 46.7 | 39.4 |
| Anxiety | 52.1 | 47.2 |
| Region of Residence | ||
| Northeast | 42.9 | 32.6 |
| Midwest | 45.9 | 36.0 |
| South | 37.1 | 26.9 |
| West | 49.5 | 39.0 |
| Place of Birth | ||
| US Born | 45.0 | 34.9 |
| Foreign Born | 31.2 | 23.1 |
| Marital Status | ||
| Married/Living With Partner | 44.0 | 32.7 |
| Widowed | 34.7 | 20.9 |
| Divorced/separated | 44.3 | 30.2 |
| Never Married | 38.4 | 31.0 |
| # Times to ER in last year | ||
| 0 | 42.9 | 32.7 |
| 1 | 45.3 | 38.3 |
| ≥2 | 44.9 | 32.8 |
| Smoking Status | ||
| Current | 43.2 | 28.2 |
| Former | 51.2 | 43.2 |
| Never | 40.4 | 31.3 |
| Physical Activity Level | ||
| Low | 34.1 | 18.3 |
| Moderate | 48.9 | 37.1 |
| High | 54.6 | 44.6 |
| Alcohol Intake | ||
| Abstainers | 34.7 | 23.2 |
| Light | 49.7 | 38.7 |
| Moderate | 49.0 | 46.9 |
| Heavy | 52.6 | 40.4 |
CAM complementary and alternative medicine
a
Back pain with sciatica, memory loss, migraines, regular headaches, seizures, stroke, dementia
b
only age-adjusted
Percentages were weighted to reflect national estimates