2013 Global Health and Wellness Report - Kantar Health

National Health and Wellness Survey | Brazil | Cancer Conditions 41Cancer ConditionsCancer conditions include the adult population suffering from Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Colorectal Cancer,Leukemia, Lymphoma, Metastatic Solid Tumor, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Skin Cancer, Small-Cell Lung Cancer, Uterine Cancer and Other Cancer.% of adult population with Cancer conditions in BrazilAge GroupTotal 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Self-Reported (% total population) 2% 1% 2% 2% 3% 3%Male 44% 61% 29% 26% 39% 58%Female 56% 39% 71% 74% 61% 42%Diagnosed (% total population) 2% 1% 2% 2% 3% 3%Male 43% 59% 28% 27% 37% 61%Female 57% 41% 72% 73% 63% 39%Total adult population: 140,086,000Medication usageAge Group% of sufferers Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Using prescription 26% 26% 16% 20% 17% 54%Not using prescription 74% 74% 84% 80% 83% 46%Functional foods, popular medicine, herbal products and medications purchased without a physician prescriptionwere not captured for Cancer.AttitudesJJ10% of sufferers prefer to treat themselves with an over-the-counter medication than to depend on a doctor togive them a prescription medication.JJ52% of sufferers are willing to make any lifestyle changes necessary to avoid having to take a prescriptionmedication.Cancer Conditionswww.KantarHealth.com