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Food insecurity and migraine in Canada
Joseph M Dooley1, Kevin E Gordon2, Stefan Kuhle3
1Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada jdooley@dal.ca.
Cephalalgia : an International Journal of Headache
|November 17, 2015
Summary
Household food insecurity is more common in Canadians with migraine. This finding remained stable over eight years, highlighting a significant health disparity.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Health Disparities
Background:
- Migraine affects a significant portion of the Canadian population.
- Household food insecurity is a critical public health issue with widespread implications.
- Understanding the intersection of chronic conditions and food security is vital for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of household food insecurity among Canadians reporting migraine.
- To assess the stability of this prevalence over time.
- To identify factors associated with food insecurity in migraine sufferers.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), a large population-based sample.
- Employed a stratified cluster sample design for Canadians aged 12 and older.
- Conducted logistic regression analysis to examine factors associated with food insecurity in migraine patients.
Main Results:
- 10.2% of survey respondents reported migraine.
- Individuals with migraine had a 14.8% prevalence of food insecurity, compared to 6.8% without migraine (OR 2.4).
- This increased risk of food insecurity among migraine sufferers was consistent over eight years.
Conclusions:
- Migraine is significantly associated with a higher prevalence of household food insecurity in Canada.
- The findings underscore a critical health disparity requiring attention.
- Further research into the underlying causes and potential interventions is warranted.
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