Epidemiology and impact of primary headache disorders

Authors
Mannix, LK
Citation
Lk. Mannix, Epidemiology and impact of primary headache disorders, MED CLIN NA, 85(4), 2001, pp. 887
Citations number
56
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine","Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
MEDICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
00257125 → ACNP
Volume
85
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0025-7125(200107)85:4<887:EAIOPH>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
Primary headache disorders are very common. Tension-type headache affects u p to 40% of the population, and migraine affects approximately 12% of the,p opulation. The indirect costs in terms of lost work productivity and direct costs of these diseases are profound. Underdiagnosis and undertreatment of headaches add to these costs, resulting in a significant burden to the ind ividual sufferer and society.