What Is the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Essay

What is the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)? Why was it establish and for what purpose?

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Definitions:

Latino Immigrants

Individuals from Latin American countries who have moved to other countries, often for economic opportunities, better living conditions, or to escape violence or political instability.

African Americans

Citizens of the United States with partial or total ancestry from any of the black racial groups of Africa, having a distinct cultural and historical heritage.

Persian Gulf War

A conflict between Iraq and a coalition of countries led by the United States in 1990-1991, triggered by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.

Presidential Election

The process by which a president is selected in a country, often involving a direct vote by the electorate or a vote by an electoral college following a national election.