The long-term trend in utilization of traditional Chinese medicine and associated factors among older people in Taiwan.

Chien-Jung HuangChuen-Chau ChangTa-Liang ChenChun-Chieh YehJaung-Geng LinChieh-Hsing LiuChien-Chang Liao

Published in: PloS one (2024)

From 2001-2017, the use of TCM increased in the older population in Taiwan. The use of folk medicine and purchase of non-prescribed Chinese herbal medicine were significant predictors for the use of TCM.

Keyphrases

physical activity
community dwelling
middle aged