Ten Leading Topics of Counseling by Family Physicians in 2004
| Topic | Visits (n)* |
|---|---|
| Diet and nutrition | 27,567 |
| Exercise | 26,267 |
| Weight reduction | 11,064 |
| Mental health | 11,058 |
| Tobacco | 5,860 |
| Growth and development | 4,301 |
| Physiotherapy | 3,872 |
| Asthma education | 3,252 |
| Psychotherapy | 2,163 |
| Other counseling | 37,626 |
* Total visits to family physicians offices was 207,000,000.
Source: National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, 2004.