This graph shows the difficulties faced by WHO member states regarding regulatory issues related to the practices of traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) as of June 11, 2012. As of this time, a lack of research was the biggest problem WHO member states had regarding regulatory issues related to the practices of T&CM.
Difficulties faced by WHO member states regarding regulatory issuses for practices of traditional and complementary medicine as of 2012
Characteristic
Number of WHO member states
Lack of research data
105
Lack of mechanisms to control and regulate T&CM advertising and claims
83
Lack of appropriate mechanisms control and regulate herbal products
78
Lack of appropriate mechanisms to monitor and regulate T&CM providers
75
Lack of financial support for research on T&CM
68
Lack of expertise within national health authorities and control agencies
67
Lack of mechanisms to monitor safety of T&CM practice
65
Lack of cooperation channels between national health authorities to share informaiton about T&CM
63
Lack of mechanisms to monitor safety of T&CM products, including herbal medicines
60
Lack of education and training for T&CM providers
58
Other
15
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