A study has been done analysising the Australian National Health Survey database in relation to Australian adults use complementary and alternative medicine in the treatment of chronic illness. The objectives of this study were to identify the prevalence of the use of vitamin/mineral supplements or natural/herbal remedies, concurrent use of pharmaceutical medication, and to profile those most likely to use these complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) in the treatment of five chronic conditions identified as national health priorities (asthma, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, heart or circulatory condition) within the Australian adult population.
An article discussing the survey results has been published in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health: August 2011, 34(5) p. 384-90.
The journal is available full text on CIAP or check with your health Library.
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