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Original Articles

The Use of Daily Aspirin, Nutritional Supplements and Alternative Medications among Amish and non-Amish living in Ohio Appalachia

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Pages 911-918 | Received 12 May 2011, Accepted 17 Jul 2012, Published online: 04 Oct 2012

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