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Migraine.

H Gilmour1, K Wilkins

  • 1Health Statistics Division, Statistics Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0T6. gilmhea@statcan.ca

Health Reports
|April 29, 2004
PubMed
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Migraine prevalence in Canada is higher among women, middle-aged adults, White individuals, and those with lower incomes. Pre-existing conditions like sinusitis and arthritis are associated with migraine diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Migraine is a common neurological disorder with significant public health implications.
  • Understanding its prevalence and associated factors is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the prevalence and incidence of migraine in Canadians aged 12 and older.
  • To examine associations between migraine and socio-demographic factors, health characteristics, and healthcare utilization.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized cross-sectional and longitudinal data from Statistics Canada's National Population Health Survey (1994/95-1998/99).
  • Employed cross-tabulations for prevalence/incidence and generalized logistic regression for association analyses.
  • Included hospital stay data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (1997/98).

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Main Results:

  • In 1998/99, migraine was most prevalent in women, 25-54 year olds, White individuals, and those in low-income households.
  • Women with pre-existing sinusitis, bronchitis, or emphysema had higher odds of migraine.
  • Men with a history of arthritis or rheumatism showed increased odds of migraine.

Conclusions:

  • Migraine disproportionately affects specific demographic groups in Canada.
  • Comorbidities like respiratory conditions and arthritis are linked to migraine diagnosis.
  • Further research into migraine's complex etiology and impact is warranted.