2013 Global Health and Wellness Report - Kantar Health

National Health and Wellness Survey | Japan | Neurological Conditions 198Neurological ConditionsNeurological conditions include the adult population suffering from Epilepsy, Hemiplegia, Migraine, MultipleSclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).% of adult population with Neurological conditions in JapanAge GroupTotal 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Self-Reported (% total population) 9% 13% 14% 11% 7% 4%Male 32% 32% 32% 32% 31% 33%Female 68% 68% 68% 68% 69% 67%Diagnosed (% total population) 5% 6% 7% 6% 3% 2%Male 31% 34% 30% 32% 29% 30%Female 69% 66% 70% 68% 71% 70%Total adult population: 106,460,000Medication usageAge Group% of sufferers Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Prescription only 14% 12% 11% 15% 18% 21%OTC only* 43% 42% 45% 49% 38% 30%Prescription and OTC 6% 5% 8% 8% 4% 4%No product 37% 42% 35% 28% 40% 45%*Including over-the-counter, herbal products and functional foods.AttitudesJJ11% of sufferers prefer to treat themselves with an over-the-counter medication than to depend on a doctor togive them a prescription medication.JJ26% of sufferers are willing to make any lifestyle changes necessary to avoid having to take a prescriptionmedication.Neurological Conditionswww.KantarHealth.com