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Migraine prevalence, disease burden, and the need for preventive therapy
Neurology · 2007 · Vol. 68(5) · pp. 343–349
Richard B. Lipton✉Marcelo E. Bigal(Yeshiva University)Merle L. DiamondFrederick G. FreitagMichael L. ReedWalter F. Stewart
Abstract
Compared with previous studies, the epidemiologic profile of migraine has remained stable in the United States during the past 15 years. More than one in four migraineurs are candidates for preventive therapy, and a substantial proportion of those who might benefit from prevention do not receive it.
Migraine and Headache StudiesSympathectomy and Hyperhidrosis TreatmentsOphthalmology and Eye DisordersMigraineMedicinePopulationDiseaseEpidemiologyPediatricsPhysical therapyPsychiatryInternal medicineEnvironmental health
MeSH terms
AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overChildFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMigraine DisordersPractice Patterns, Physicians'Surveys and QuestionnairesRisk FactorsUnited StatesPrevalence
Funding
- National Headache Foundation
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Development and testing of the Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS) Questionnaire to assess headache-related disability
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