2013 Global Health and Wellness Report - Kantar Health

National Health and Wellness Survey | France | Gastrointestinal Conditions 103Gastrointestinal ConditionsGastrointestinal conditions include the adult population suffering from Chronic Constipation, Diarrhea, Diverticulitis,Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).% of adult population with Gastrointestinal conditions in FranceAge GroupTotal 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Self-Reported (% total population) 31% 29% 30% 33% 33% 34%Male 40% 36% 46% 40% 43% 37%Female 60% 64% 54% 60% 57% 63%Diagnosed (% total population) 23% 17% 21% 24% 26% 28%Male 37% 33% 41% 38% 42% 35%Female 63% 67% 59% 62% 58% 65%Total adult population: 51,025,000Medication usageAge Group% of sufferers Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Prescription only 32% 19% 23% 33% 42% 45%OTC only* 21% 24% 28% 22% 18% 16%Prescription and OTC 10% 6% 11% 10% 12% 11%No product 37% 51% 38% 34% 29% 28%*Including over-the-counter and herbal products.AttitudesJJ15% of sufferers prefer to treat themselves with an over-the-counter medication than to depend on a doctor togive them a prescription medication.JJ54% of sufferers are willing to make any lifestyle changes necessary to avoid having to take a prescriptionmedication.Gastrointestinal Conditionswww.KantarHealth.com