2013 Global Health and Wellness Report - Kantar Health

National Health and Wellness Survey | Japan | Respiratory Conditions 206Respiratory ConditionsRespiratory conditions include the adult population suffering from Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis, Chronic ObstructivePulmonary Disease (COPD), Cystic Fibrosis, Emphysema, Hay Fever and Nasal Allergies.% of adult population with Respiratory conditions in JapanAge GroupTotal 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Self-Reported (% total population) 25% 25% 28% 28% 24% 20%Male 47% 49% 46% 45% 51% 46%Female 53% 51% 54% 55% 49% 54%Diagnosed (% total population) 19% 18% 21% 22% 18% 17%Male 46% 47% 44% 43% 53% 45%Female 54% 53% 56% 57% 47% 55%Total adult population: 106,460,000Medication usageAge Group% of sufferers Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Prescription only 18% 13% 14% 16% 17% 27%OTC only* 33% 34% 38% 38% 36% 23%Prescription and OTC 7% 9% 8% 7% 6% 6%No product 42% 44% 40% 39% 40% 44%*Including over-the-counter, herbal products and functional foods.AttitudesJJ8% of sufferers prefer to treat themselves with an over-the-counter medication than to depend on a doctor togive them a prescription medication.JJ27% of sufferers are willing to make any lifestyle changes necessary to avoid having to take a prescriptionmedication.Respiratory Conditionswww.KantarHealth.com