Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 33, Issue 6 , Pages 419-424 , July 2010

Chiropractic and Medical Use of Health Promotion in the Management of Arthritis: Analysis of the 2006 National Health Interview Survey

  • Harrison Ndetan, MSc, MPH, DrPH

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, Tex
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Harrison Ndetan, MSc, MPH, DrPH, Assistant Professor, Parker College of Chiropractic, Research Institute, 2500 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75229
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  • Marion Willard Evans Jr., DC, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Director of Wellness Initiatives, Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, Tex
    • ,
  • Martha Felini, DC, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Tex
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  • Sejong Bae, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor of Biostatistics, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Tex
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  • Ronald Rupert, MS, DC

      Affiliations

    • Dean of Research, Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, Tex
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  • Karan P. Singh, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor/Chair, Department of Biostatistics and Osteopathic Research Center, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Tex

Received 17 February 2010 ,Revised 9 April 2010 ,Accepted 13 June 2010.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2010.06.008

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 33, Issue 6 , Pages 419-424 , July 2010

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