Hamelsky S W, Stewart W F, Lipton R B
Bristol-Myers Squibb, 1350 Liberty Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205, USA.
Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2001 Apr;5(2):189-94. doi: 10.1007/s11916-001-0088-9.
Migraine is a highly prevalent headache disorder that has a substantial impact on the individual and society. Over the past decade, substantial advances in research have increased understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, epidemiology, and treatment of the disorder. This article reviews data on the epidemiology and impact of migraine. It also highlights the increased awareness of migraine, citing examples from the popular media and the Internet.
偏头痛是一种高度流行的头痛疾病,对个人和社会都有重大影响。在过去十年中,研究取得了重大进展,人们对该疾病的病理生理学、诊断、流行病学和治疗有了更多了解。本文综述了偏头痛的流行病学数据及其影响。文章还通过引用大众媒体和互联网的实例,强调了人们对偏头痛认识的提高。