The epidemiology and unmet need of migraine in five european countries: results from the national health and wellness survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the high global prevalence, burden, and direct and indicated costs, migraines are often under-diagnosed and undertreated. Understanding the prevalence of migraine and unmet needs is crucial for improving diagnosis and treatment across Europe (EU) countries; however, real-world studies are limited.

Methods

This retrospective cross-sectional survey utilized weighted patient-reported data from the 2020 National Health and Wellness Survey (NHWS) in five EU (5EU) countries (France, Germany, United Kingdom [UK], Italy, and Spain). The survey included adults aged ≥ 18 years who self-reported experiencing migraines in the past 12 months and had a physician's diagnosis. The survey assessed migraine prevalence by age and sex. Other measures included migraine charact

SUBMITTER: Coppola G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11753071 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature