Which of the following would be the least consistent as a reason for the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)?
A) Increasing numbers of acute conditions
B) Dissatisfaction with conventional medicine
C) Difficulty meeting rising health care costs
D) Growth of culturally diverse groups
Ans: A
There are increasing numbers of people with chronic, incurable conditions. Reasons to use CAM include dissatisfaction with conventional medicine, difficulty meeting rising health care costs, and a growth of culturally diverse groups.
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