In:
Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques, Cambridge University Press (CUP), Vol. 20, No. 2 ( 1993-05), p. 131-137
Kurzfassung:
A large sample of Canadian adults was surveyed by telephone to determine the prevalence and characterization of headache, and the effects of headache on life-style, consulting behaviours and medication use. We reported prevalence and characterization in a previous issue; here, we detail the effects of headaches on sufferers. Sixteen and one-half percent of adult Canadians experience migraine and 29% tension-type headaches. In over 70% of headache sufferers interpersonal relationships are impaired. Regular activities are limited in 78% of migraine attacks and 38% of tension-type headaches. Despite this, only 64% of migraine and 45% of tension-type headache sufferers had ever sought medical attention, and of these only 32% returned for ongoing care. Fourteen percent of migraine and 8% of tension-type headache sufferers had used emergency departments. Most headache sufferers take medication, primarily over-the-counter varieties. Measures to reach the headache population are needed, as are safe effective treatment options that will encourage them to participate in their medical care.
Materialart:
Online-Ressource
ISSN:
0317-1671
,
2057-0155
DOI:
10.1017/S0317167100047697
Sprache:
Englisch
Verlag:
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publikationsdatum:
1993
ZDB Id:
2577275-2
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