摘要
Objective: The purpose of this study is to examine the national prevalence of herb and dietary supplement usage among children and adolescents age 4-17 in the United States, and to identify population factors associated with usage. Methods: Weighted population estimates are derived from the 2007 National Health Interview Child Complementary and Alternative Medicine Supplement (sample n= 9417). Wald chi-square tests are used to compare factors associated with herb and dietary supplement use. Results: An estimated 2.9 million children and adolescents used herbs or dietary supplements in 2007. Pediatric herb and supplement use was more common among adolescents and non-Hispanic whites, and positively associated with parental education and household income. Children with activity limitations due to chronic health conditions, long-term prescription use, or relatively heavy use of physician services were also more likely to use herbal supplements. Echinacea and fish oil were most commonly used herbs and supplements. Conclusions: Children in the US appear to use herbs or dietary supplements at a much lower rate than adults. This analysis shows a pattern of moderate and appropriate herb and supplement use in the pediatric population.
原文 | 英語 |
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頁(從 - 到) | 358-363 |
頁數 | 6 |
期刊 | Complementary Therapies in Medicine |
卷 | 21 |
發行號 | 4 |
DOIs | |
出版狀態 | 已發佈 - 八月 2013 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Complementary and alternative medicine
- Advanced and Specialised Nursing
- Complementary and Manual Therapy
- Medicine(all)