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What Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)?

Internet URL

http://nccam.nih.gov/health/whatiscam  

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Sponsoring Agency

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Clearinghouse, National Institutes of Health

Description

Many Americans use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in pursuit of health and well-being. This fact sheet presents an overview of CAM, types of CAM, and information on safety and regulation.

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Review Date

3/2/2011