2013 Global Health and Wellness Report - Kantar Health

National Health and Wellness Survey | United Kingdom | Autoimmune Conditions 271Autoimmune 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 the United KingdomAge GroupTotal 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Self-Reported (% total population) 9% 5% 8% 9% 12% 13%Male 43% 39% 45% 44% 43% 42%Female 57% 61% 55% 56% 57% 58%Diagnosed (% total population) 8% 4% 7% 8% 11% 13%Male 42% 38% 43% 45% 43% 42%Female 58% 62% 57% 55% 57% 58%Total adult population: 49,809,000Medication usageAge Group% of sufferers Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Prescription only 52% 42% 47% 57% 57% 53%OTC only* 12% 14% 14% 9% 10% 12%Prescription and OTC 9% 10% 13% 8% 8% 7%No product 28% 35% 26% 27% 24% 29%*Including over-the-counter and herbal products.AttitudesJJ24% 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.Autoimmune Conditionswww.KantarHealth.com