Reported CAM use among children in the US per 2012 survey?

• A. 11.6%
• B. 27%
• C. 63%
• D. 47%

Answer: (C)

CAM use among children is surprisingly common, reflecting that many families turn to nontraditional therapies alongside conventional care. In the 2012 US survey, about 63% of children were reported to have used some form of complementary or alternative medicine. This figure includes widely used natural products like vitamins and minerals, as well as other CAM approaches such as mind‑body practices and practitioner-based therapies. The high percentage largely results from the inclusion of common vitamins and supplements as CAM, which many families administer regularly.

Thus, 63% best fits the overall prevalence seen in that survey, whereas the other options are lower than what the data showed. In practice, when talking to patients, it’s important to ask specifically about any CAM or supplement use, since these can impact nutrition, safety, and treatment plans.