2013 Global Health and Wellness Report - Kantar Health

National Health and Wellness Survey | United States | Respiratory Conditions 322Respiratory 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 StatesAge GroupTotal 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Self-Reported (% total population) 31% 28% 30% 34% 35% 32%Male 42% 42% 42% 44% 43% 42%Female 58% 58% 58% 56% 57% 58%Diagnosed (% total population) 26% 22% 25% 29% 30% 29%Male 41% 41% 40% 42% 42% 41%Female 59% 59% 60% 58% 58% 59%Total adult population: 233,806,000Medication usageAge Group% of sufferers Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Prescription only 26% 23% 22% 23% 26% 36%OTC only* 39% 38% 44% 41% 40% 30%Prescription and OTC 19% 19% 17% 20% 19% 19%No product 17% 20% 17% 16% 15% 14%*Including over-the-counter and herbal products.AttitudesJJ36% of sufferers prefer to treat themselves with an over-the-counter medication than to depend on a doctor togive them a prescription medication.JJ59% of sufferers are willing to make any lifestyle changes necessary to avoid having to take a prescriptionmedication.Respiratory Conditionswww.KantarHealth.com