The self-reported use of natural health products (NHPs) (herbal products and vitamin and mineral supplements) has increased over the past decade in Canada. Because the elderly population might have comorbidities and concurrently administered medications, there is a need to explore the perceptions and behaviors associated with NHPs in this age group.
Centre for Evaluation of Medicines, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. levinem@mcmaster.ca