2013 Global Health and Wellness Report - Kantar Health

National Health and Wellness Survey | Spain | Gastrointestinal Conditions 248Gastrointestinal 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 SpainAge GroupTotal 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Self-Reported (% total population) 34% 33% 34% 35% 35% 32%Male 44% 45% 49% 43% 46% 37%Female 56% 55% 51% 57% 54% 63%Diagnosed (% total population) 23% 19% 22% 26% 27% 26%Male 41% 44% 42% 41% 44% 36%Female 59% 56% 58% 59% 56% 64%Total adult population: 38,554,000Medication usageAge Group% of sufferers Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Prescription only 30% 20% 26% 33% 39% 38%OTC only* 21% 21% 21% 22% 19% 21%Prescription and OTC 8% 6% 7% 9% 7% 12%No product 41% 52% 46% 35% 35% 29%*Including over-the-counter and herbal products.AttitudesJJ13% 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