Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10512422 | Journal of Adolescent Health | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Most adolescents are familiar with culturally based herbal products and nutritional supplements, used for treatment of illnesses, and not for preventive care. Providers and researchers should consider chronic illness status and culture/family tradition, and clarify terms, when asking adolescents about self-care, OTCs, or CAM.
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Authors
Jonathan D. M.D., M.P.H., Karen M. M.D., M.P.H., Tracy S. M.A., Nicola J. Pharm.D., Susan M.D., Jennifer Ph.D.,