2013 Global Health and Wellness Report - Kantar Health

National Health and Wellness Survey | United Kingdom | Musculoskeletal Conditions 283Musculoskeletal 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 the United KingdomAge GroupTotal 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Self-Reported (% total population) 18% 3% 7% 15% 30% 40%Male 41% 45% 51% 48% 44% 36%Female 59% 55% 49% 52% 56% 64%Diagnosed (% total population) 17% 3% 7% 14% 28% 38%Male 41% 46% 51% 48% 44% 35%Female 59% 54% 49% 52% 56% 65%Total adult population: 49,809,000Medication usageAge Group% of sufferers Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Prescription only 38% 36% 35% 40% 39% 38%OTC only* 17% 15% 13% 16% 19% 17%Prescription and OTC 15% 18% 11% 12% 15% 16%No product 30% 32% 42% 33% 27% 29%*Including over-the-counter and herbal products.AttitudesJJ21% of sufferers prefer to treat themselves with an over-the-counter medication than to depend on a doctor togive them a prescription medication.JJ53% of sufferers are willing to make any lifestyle changes necessary to avoid having to take a prescriptionmedication.Musculoskeletal Conditionswww.KantarHealth.com