2013 Global Health and Wellness Report - Kantar Health

National Health and Wellness Survey | United States | Neurological Conditions 314Neurological ConditionsNeurological conditions include the adult population suffering from Epilepsy, Hemiplegia, Migraine, MultipleSclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).% of adult population with Neurological conditions in the United StatesAge GroupTotal 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Self-Reported (% total population) 18% 22% 21% 19% 15% 11%Male 36% 37% 36% 34% 37% 36%Female 64% 63% 64% 66% 63% 64%Diagnosed (% total population) 12% 13% 15% 14% 12% 8%Male 33% 33% 32% 32% 36% 36%Female 67% 67% 68% 68% 64% 64%Total adult population: 233,806,000Medication usageAge Group% of sufferers Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Prescription only 25% 16% 24% 29% 35% 36%OTC only* 35% 44% 37% 32% 24% 16%Prescription and OTC 11% 12% 12% 11% 10% 7%No product 29% 28% 27% 28% 31% 42%*Including over-the-counter and herbal products.AttitudesJJ38% of sufferers prefer to treat themselves with an over-the-counter medication than to depend on a doctor togive them a prescription medication.JJ58% of sufferers are willing to make any lifestyle changes necessary to avoid having to take a prescriptionmedication.Neurological Conditionswww.KantarHealth.com