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Number of times seeking help was considered and actually sought (Pakistan, 2012–2013)
| Healthcare professional | Number of days consultation was considered | Number of days consultation was actually sought |
| Doctor | 257 | 152 |
| Homoeopath | 45 | 18 |
| Medical store staff | 42 | 31 |
| Pharmacist | 37 | 30 |
| Dentist | 20 | 6 |
| Herbalist | 14 | 4 |
| Spiritual healer | 7 | 5 |
| Bone setter | 6 | 3 |
| Physiotherapist | 3 | 3 |
