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The Epidemiology Program, Department of Public Health Sciences at
the University of Alberta in Edmonton completed a study on how neck and
low back pain are leading causes of morbidity and health care
utilization. The objective was to identify the characteristics of
patients who consult medical doctors, chiropractors, or both. Compared
with medical patients, fewer chiropractic patients reported arthritis.
Additionally, chiropractic patients reported better social and physical
functioning. The study concluded that patients consulting chiropractors
alone report fewer comorbidities and are less limited in their
activities than those consulting medical doctors. Source: Med Care 2001 September 39(9):956-67 |