2013 Global Health and Wellness Report - Kantar Health

National Health and Wellness Survey | United States | Metabolic Conditions 310Metabolic ConditionsMetabolic conditions include the adult population suffering from High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Obesity, ThyroidCondition, Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes.% of adult population with Metabolic conditions in the United StatesAge GroupTotal 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Self-Reported (% total population) 57% 34% 50% 62% 73% 83%Male 48% 48% 51% 51% 49% 45%Female 52% 52% 49% 49% 51% 55%Diagnosed (% total population) 43% 15% 32% 48% 65% 79%Male 49% 52% 51% 52% 49% 44%Female 51% 48% 49% 48% 51% 56%Total adult population: 233,806,000Medication usageAge Group% of sufferers Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Prescription only 42% 18% 33% 44% 51% 55%OTC only* 4% 4% 5% 5% 5% 3%Prescription and OTC 19% 4% 9% 15% 24% 34%No product 35% 74% 52% 36% 20% 9%*Including over-the-counter and herbal products.AttitudesJJ30% of sufferers prefer to treat themselves with an over-the-counter medication than to depend on a doctor togive them a prescription medication.JJ56% of sufferers are willing to make any lifestyle changes necessary to avoid having to take a prescriptionmedication.Metabolic Conditionswww.KantarHealth.com