2013 Global Health and Wellness Report - Kantar Health

National Health and Wellness Survey | Brazil | Respiratory Conditions 61Respiratory 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 BrazilAge GroupTotal 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Self-Reported (% total population) 26% 34% 26% 24% 20% 6%Male 41% 42% 38% 43% 41% 34%Female 59% 58% 62% 57% 59% 66%Diagnosed (% total population) 23% 29% 24% 21% 18% 6%Male 39% 40% 38% 39% 39% 31%Female 61% 60% 62% 61% 61% 69%Total adult population: 140,086,000Medication usageAge Group% of sufferers Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 +Prescription only 17% 17% 15% 16% 17% 47%OTC only* 39% 39% 41% 38% 42% 31%Prescription and OTC 19% 20% 19% 19% 12% 8%No product 25% 24% 25% 27% 29% 14%*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.JJ56% of sufferers are willing to make any lifestyle changes necessary to avoid having to take a prescriptionmedication.Respiratory Conditionswww.KantarHealth.com