title: Migraine prevalence: a literature review.
abstract: Worldwide epidemiological studies provide estimates of migraine prevalence. The International Headache Society (IHS) diagnostic criteria have permitted more reliable and generalizable study estimates. In this review, recent population-based reports of IHS-defined migraine are discussed to update the current epidemiological literature, to highlight methodological challenges, and to encourage greater public awareness of this frequently undiagnosed disabling disorder.
authors.affiliation: Roche/University of Washington, USA.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Sheffield
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001208:Asia / Q000453:epidemiology; D005060:Europe / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D009656:North America / Q000453:epidemiology; D015995:Prevalence; D017678:Sex Distribution