2013 Global Health and Wellness Report - Kantar Health

National Health and Wellness Survey | United States | Musculoskeletal Conditions 312Musculoskeletal 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 StatesAge GroupTotal 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Self-Reported (% total population) 20% 4% 9% 18% 33% 48%Male 39% 54% 52% 44% 38% 32%Female 61% 46% 48% 56% 62% 68%Diagnosed (% total population) 19% 3% 8% 16% 32% 47%Male 38% 53% 49% 43% 38% 32%Female 62% 47% 51% 57% 62% 68%Total adult population: 233,806,000Medication usageAge Group% of sufferers Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Prescription only 21% 19% 23% 28% 22% 18%OTC only* 40% 33% 37% 35% 41% 42%Prescription and OTC 20% 16% 13% 15% 20% 24%No product 19% 33% 27% 23% 17% 16%*Including over-the-counter and herbal products.AttitudesJJ25% of sufferers prefer to treat themselves with an over-the-counter medication than to depend on a doctor togive them a prescription medication.JJ55% of sufferers are willing to make any lifestyle changes necessary to avoid having to take a prescriptionmedication.Musculoskeletal Conditionswww.KantarHealth.com