2013 Global Health and Wellness Report - Kantar Health

National Health and Wellness Survey | Brazil | Metabolic Conditions 49Metabolic ConditionsMetabolic conditions include the adult population suffering from Diabetes, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Obesityand Thyroid Condition.% of adult population with Metabolic conditions in BrazilAge GroupTotal 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Self-Reported (% total population) 36% 25% 39% 44% 54% 48%Male 43% 44% 42% 45% 48% 36%Female 57% 56% 58% 55% 52% 64%Diagnosed (% total population) 26% 13% 26% 35% 47% 44%Male 42% 38% 43% 44% 49% 34%Female 58% 62% 57% 56% 51% 66%Total adult population: 140,086,000Medication usageAge Group% of sufferers Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Prescription only 30% 11% 22% 35% 45% 63%OTC only* 12% 15% 15% 11% 9% 3%Prescription and OTC 16% 8% 14% 22% 25% 19%No product 42% 66% 48% 32% 21% 16%*Functional foods, popular medicine, herbal products and medications purchased without a physician prescription.AttitudesJJ14% of sufferers prefer to treat themselves with an over-the-counter medication than to depend on a doctor togive them a prescription medication.JJ54% of sufferers are willing to make any lifestyle changes necessary to avoid having to take a prescriptionmedication.Metabolic Conditionswww.KantarHealth.com