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Migraine: Epidemiology, Burden, and Comorbidity
Rebecca C Burch1, Dawn C Buse2, Richard B Lipton3
1Department of Neurology, John R. Graham Headache Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 1153 Centre Street, Suite 4H, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA.
Neurologic Clinics
|September 30, 2019
Summary
Migraine impacts many globally, with chronic migraine (CM) affecting 1-2%. Understanding CM progression and its associated risks is crucial for managing this disabling condition.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Migraine affects approximately 12% of the population globally.
- Chronic migraine (CM) impacts 1% to 2% of the global population, with 2.5% of episodic migraine cases progressing to CM.
- Migraine is a leading cause of disability worldwide, second only to lower back pain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the progression of episodic migraine to chronic migraine (CM).
- To identify risk factors associated with the transition to CM.
- To understand the broader impact of CM on patients' lives and healthcare systems.
Main Methods:
- This study synthesizes existing epidemiological data on migraine prevalence and progression.
- It reviews literature identifying risk factors for chronic migraine development.
- Analysis includes the association of migraine with other health conditions and socioeconomic factors.
Main Results:
- Significant short-term variability in migraine frequency exists, independent of treatment.
- Migraine is linked to increased risks of cardiovascular disease, psychiatric disorders, and sleep disturbances.
- Chronic migraine is associated with greater disability, comorbidities, healthcare utilization, and reduced quality of life.
Conclusions:
- Migraine, particularly chronic migraine, represents a significant global health burden.
- Identifying progression factors and associated conditions is key to improving patient outcomes.
- CM negatively impacts multiple facets of a patient's life, including socioeconomic status and quality of life.
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