Global, regional, and national burden of headache disorders, 1990-2021, and projections to 2050: a comprehensive analysis of the global burden of disease study 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Headache disorders, including migraines and tension-type headaches, are prevalent and debilitating conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. And this analysis aims to inform evidence-based interventions and policies for alleviating the burden of headache disorders on individuals and societies.

Methods

We analyzed headache data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 report, examining the prevalence, incidence, and disability-adjusted life years across 204 countries and territories over 32 years. The data were stratified according to age, sex, year, geographical region, and socio-demographic Index (SDI). We employed the estimated average percentage change calculation to assess the temporal trends of these indicators. A detailed analysis of health

SUBMITTER: Shen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12608083 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature