Table 2.

Reasons for attending chiropractic care reported by the pediatric population^a (7 studies)

Reason for attending chiropractic care	Percentage of patients (median, IQR)	Number of reporting studies*
Musculoskeletal conditions	44.0% (34.7-57.0)	7
Excessive crying	19.8% (10.0-29.6)	2
Neurologic conditions	17.9% (12.0-23.7)	2
Gastrointestinal conditions	17.5% (10.7-40.3)	4
Ear, nose, and throat conditions	8.3% (3.0-10.0)	3
Infection	7.0% (4.9-8.0)	3
Headache	6.8% (6.5-7.0)	2
Asthma	5.3% (2.0-8.5)	2
Stomach conditions	5.0% (2.0-8.0)	2
Other	5.0% (0.5-6.0)	3

IQR interquartile range

*some studies reported more than one reason for attending care

^aPediatric population: ≤ 18 years of age