2013 Global Health and Wellness Report - Kantar Health

National Health and Wellness Survey | Japan | Musculoskeletal Conditions 196Musculoskeletal ConditionsMusculoskeletal conditions include the adult population suffering from Gout, Muscular Dystrophy, Osteoarthritis,Osteopenia, Osteoporosis and Paget’s Disease.% of adult population with Musculoskeletal conditions in JapanAge GroupTotal 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Self-Reported (% total population) 7% 1% 2% 5% 9% 15%Male 46% 65% 71% 64% 55% 35%Female 54% 35% 29% 36% 45% 65%Diagnosed (% total population) 7% 1% 2% 4% 8% 14%Male 45% 62% 71% 64% 55% 35%Female 55% 38% 29% 36% 45% 65%Total adult population: 106,460,000Medication usageAge Group% of sufferers Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Prescription only 38% 28% 43% 38% 44% 36%OTC only* 13% 11% 9% 10% 12% 14%Prescription and OTC 17% 25% 7% 8% 10% 21%No product 33% 36% 41% 43% 33% 29%*Including over-the-counter, herbal products and functional foods.AttitudesJJ5% of sufferers prefer to treat themselves with an over-the-counter medication than to depend on a doctor togive them a prescription medication.JJ30% of sufferers are willing to make any lifestyle changes necessary to avoid having to take a prescriptionmedication.Musculoskeletal Conditionswww.KantarHealth.com