Article

Country-specific prevalence data on migraine and comorbidities are
vital to assess the public health burden of migraine and the corresponding
resources required for proper management. Considering the absence of reliable
statistics, this study aimed to estimate the one-year prevalence of migraine in
Wallonia (Belgium) in relation to socio-demographic factors and several health
indicators. METHODS: Among the 1071 people aged 20-69 years who participated in
the NESCaV survey, 751 (70.1%) were screened for one-year migraine attacks using
the "ef-ID Migraine", a validated, extended French version of the
self-administered ID Migraine questionnaire. Socio-demographic and health data
were collected with a self-administered questionnaire and a physical examination.
RESULTS: The overall one-year prevalence of migraine was 25.8%; 40.8% of
migraineurs reported visual symptoms compatible with an aura. The prevalence was
higher in women than in men (33.9% vs. 17.9%, P<0.0001) and declined markedly
after the age of 50 (P=0.005). Importantly, migraine was associated with the
subjective feeling of poorer health (P=0.0004). No other socio-demographic factor
or health indicator studied was significantly correlated with migraine.
CONCLUSIONS: High prevalence of migraine and strong association with feeling of
poor health should incite health authorities to institute more active public
health and management policies with regards to the migraine problem.
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