Although many national surveys have been published on migraine epidemiology, recent information on global epidemiologic burden of this condition has not been published. The results of this epidemiologic update based on the latest official WHO data demonstrate that the worldwide burden of migraine has substantially increased during the past 15 years, that this condition is more frequent in women than in men, as well as in the age range between 15-49 years, and that its epidemiologic impact is positively correlated with the gross national income per capita. We hope that this information will provide a reasonable epidemiologic basis for defining specific healthcare policies aimed at improving the care of patients with migraine.
Updates on migraine epidemiology
Mattiuzzi, Camilla;Lippi, Giuseppe
2020-01-01
Abstract
Although many national surveys have been published on migraine epidemiology, recent information on global epidemiologic burden of this condition has not been published. The results of this epidemiologic update based on the latest official WHO data demonstrate that the worldwide burden of migraine has substantially increased during the past 15 years, that this condition is more frequent in women than in men, as well as in the age range between 15-49 years, and that its epidemiologic impact is positively correlated with the gross national income per capita. We hope that this information will provide a reasonable epidemiologic basis for defining specific healthcare policies aimed at improving the care of patients with migraine.
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