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Epidemiology of migraine and tension-type headache

B K Rasmussen, J Olesen

55 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

The introduction of operational diagnostic criteria for the primary headaches in 1988 has provided new opportunities for comprehensive epidemiologic headache research. In recent years, several studies on the epidemiology of the primary headaches have emerged. This review deals with methodologic considerations and provides a "snapshot" of the main findings in these studies. The importance of epidemiologic studies in clarifying the natural history of the primary headaches, including the distinction between separate clinical entities, is elucidated.

Original languageEnglish
JournalCurrent Opinion in Neurology
Volume7
Issue number3
Pages (from-to)264-71
Number of pages8
ISSN1350-7540
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 1994
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Europe/epidemiology
  • Female
  • Headache/epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Migraine Disorders/epidemiology
  • Prevalence
  • Risk Factors
  • United States/epidemiology

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