2013 Global Health and Wellness Report - Kantar Health

National Health and Wellness Survey | Italy | Autoimmune Conditions 155Autoimmune ConditionsAutoimmune conditions include the adult population suffering from Ankylosing Spondylitis, Connective TissueDisease, Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease or UlcerativeColitis), Lupus, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Sjögren’s Syndrome.% of adult population with Autoimmune conditions in ItalyAge GroupTotal 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Self-Reported (% total population) 9% 7% 9% 11% 11% 9%Male 47% 44% 61% 45% 45% 42%Female 53% 56% 39% 55% 55% 58%Diagnosed (% total population) 9% 6% 8% 10% 10% 9%Male 46% 41% 60% 44% 45% 41%Female 54% 59% 40% 56% 55% 59%Total adult population: 51,032,000Medication usageAge Group% of sufferers Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Prescription only 40% 35% 43% 41% 39% 42%OTC only* 11% 12% 12% 12% 12% 9%Prescription and OTC 11% 13% 9% 10% 14% 10%No product 38% 40% 36% 37% 35% 39%*Including over-the-counter and herbal products.AttitudesJJ19% of sufferers prefer to treat themselves with an over-the-counter medication than to depend on a doctor togive them a prescription medication.JJ58% of sufferers are willing to make any lifestyle changes necessary to avoid having to take a prescriptionmedication.Autoimmune Conditionswww.KantarHealth.com