Migraine Headaches

Patients' Actions Do Not Always Follow Their Knowledge

Published in Health and Medicine Week, September 24th, 2001

Americans know what it is. And a new public opinion poll shows they know what to do about it. Yet, most Americans' behavior toward it is not in line with their knowledge - and they are suffering needlessly as a result.

"It" is migraine - a legitimate biological disease that currently affects approximately 28 million Americans. According to the nationwide public opinion poll, conducted for the National Headache Foundation (NHF) and underwritten by GlaxoSmithKline, 62% of Americans believe migraine is a significant medical condition that can be disabling. Eighty-two percent of Americans also believe there are effective treatments for migraine that can relieve pain and...

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Source: Health and Medicine Week (2001-09-24)

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