2013 Global Health and Wellness Report - Kantar Health

National Health and Wellness Survey | United Kingdom | Respiratory Conditions 293Respiratory 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 the United KingdomAge GroupTotal 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Self-Reported (% total population) 28% 29% 30% 27% 27% 25%Male 44% 45% 47% 46% 47% 39%Female 56% 55% 53% 54% 53% 61%Diagnosed (% total population) 22% 22% 23% 23% 22% 22%Male 43% 44% 45% 45% 45% 38%Female 57% 56% 55% 55% 55% 62%Total adult population: 49,809,000Medication usageAge Group% of sufferers Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Prescription only 39% 32% 33% 39% 45% 53%OTC only* 30% 31% 37% 32% 29% 21%Prescription and OTC 17% 18% 18% 18% 14% 14%No product 14% 18% 12% 10% 12% 12%*Including over-the-counter and herbal products.AttitudesJJ35% of sufferers prefer to treat themselves with an over-the-counter medication than to depend on a doctor togive them a prescription medication.JJ57% of sufferers are willing to make any lifestyle changes necessary to avoid having to take a prescriptionmedication.Respiratory Conditionswww.KantarHealth.com