2013 Global Health and Wellness Report - Kantar Health

National Health and Wellness Survey | Brazil | Autoimmune Conditions 39Autoimmune ConditionsAutoimmune conditions include the adult population suffering from Ankylosing Spondylitis, Connective TissueDisease, Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease or UlcerativeColitis), Lupus, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Sjögren’s Syndrome.% of adult population with Autoimmune conditions in BrazilAge GroupTotal 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Self-Reported (% total population) 3% 3% 3% 5% 6% 1%Male 37% 37% 46% 36% 29% 32%Female 63% 63% 54% 64% 71% 68%Diagnosed (% total population) 3% 2% 3% 4% 6% 1%Male 35% 34% 43% 35% 30% 31%Female 65% 66% 57% 65% 70% 69%Total adult population: 140,086,000Medication usageAge Group% of sufferers Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Prescription only 25% 20% 35% 22% 21% 69%OTC only* 16% 12% 18% 26% 11% 4%Prescription and OTC 20% 18% 13% 12% 44% 14%No product 39% 50% 34% 40% 23% 13%*Functional foods, popular medicine, herbal products and medications purchased without a physician prescription.AttitudesJJ11% 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.Autoimmune Conditionswww.KantarHealth.com