How Many Americans Believe Alternative Medicines Work?
by SavvyRoo on Mar 24, 2015 | Views: 122 | Score: 0
Percent that believe the following alternative medicines are effective | |
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Herbal medicine | 48 |
Acupuncture | 46 |
Homeopathy | 27 |
Astrology | 5 |
%
Sources:
today.yougov.com
Almost half of Americans believe in the effectiveness of herbal medicines and acupuncture as alternatives to mainstream medicine. Other forms of alternative medicine, however, don't fool as many. A meager 5% ascribe actual medical value to astrology.