This statistic shows the number of times adults with gastrointestinal problems in the U.S. sought treatment from an alternative practitioner in the past year as of February 2017, by age. It was found that 94 percent of those aged 46 and older did not receive treatment for their gastrointestinal problems from an alternative practitioner or therapist, compared to 72 percent of those aged 18 to 30 years.
Number of times adults with gastrointestinal problems in the U.S. went to an alternative practitioner in the past year as of February 2017, by age
respondents who suffered at least once per month from gastrointestinal complaints and wanted to give an answer
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Original question: [at other practitioner/therapist (e.g. massage, chiropractor):] "How often did you undergo treatment for gastrointestinal problems over the past twelve months? Please give your best guess if you are not sure. Leave the field blank if you prefer not to answer."
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Statista Survey. (February 28, 2017). Number of times adults with gastrointestinal problems in the U.S. went to an alternative practitioner in the past year as of February 2017, by age [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 02, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/681413/frequency-of-alternative-practitioner-visits-for-gastrointestinal-problems-adults-us-by-age/
Statista Survey. "Number of times adults with gastrointestinal problems in the U.S. went to an alternative practitioner in the past year as of February 2017, by age." Chart. February 28, 2017. Statista. Accessed October 02, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/681413/frequency-of-alternative-practitioner-visits-for-gastrointestinal-problems-adults-us-by-age/
Statista Survey. (2017). Number of times adults with gastrointestinal problems in the U.S. went to an alternative practitioner in the past year as of February 2017, by age. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 02, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/681413/frequency-of-alternative-practitioner-visits-for-gastrointestinal-problems-adults-us-by-age/
Statista Survey. "Number of times Adults with Gastrointestinal Problems in The U.S. Went to An Alternative Practitioner in The past Year as of February 2017, by Age." Statista, Statista Inc., 28 Feb 2017, https://www.statista.com/statistics/681413/frequency-of-alternative-practitioner-visits-for-gastrointestinal-problems-adults-us-by-age/
Statista Survey, Number of times adults with gastrointestinal problems in the U.S. went to an alternative practitioner in the past year as of February 2017, by age Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/681413/frequency-of-alternative-practitioner-visits-for-gastrointestinal-problems-adults-us-by-age/ (last visited October 02, 2024)
Number of times adults with gastrointestinal problems in the U.S. went to an alternative practitioner in the past year as of February 2017, by age [Graph], Statista Survey, February 28, 2017. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/681413/frequency-of-alternative-practitioner-visits-for-gastrointestinal-problems-adults-us-by-age/