title: Managing migraine.
abstract: Absenteeism by migraine sufferers is treated with little sympathy by employers and fellow workers even though it is a condition that affects nearly eight per cent of the population. Helen Kogan looks at how an understanding of its debilitating effects can reduce the stigmatisation of employees.
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authors: Kogan
mesh_terms: D000041:Absenteeism; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009786:Occupational Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*