Abstract:The objective of this narrative review was to identify real-world evidence regarding the burden of migraine in Canada. We conducted a literature search in MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews for studies published between August 2010 and August 2020. Of the 3269 publications identified, 29 studies were included. Prevalence estimates varied widely across Canada, and mental health comorbidities were common. Individuals with migraine have a lower quality of life, detrimental impact on … Show more
“…es migraines sont courantes chez les patients au Canada, et leur prévalence s'élève à environ 10 % 1 . Par rapport aux hommes, les femmes sont de 2 à 3 fois plus susceptibles d'avoir des migraines 2 , et chez elles, la prévalence atteint son sommet en milieu de vie 3 .…”
“…es migraines sont courantes chez les patients au Canada, et leur prévalence s'élève à environ 10 % 1 . Par rapport aux hommes, les femmes sont de 2 à 3 fois plus susceptibles d'avoir des migraines 2 , et chez elles, la prévalence atteint son sommet en milieu de vie 3 .…”
“…igraines are common in patients in Canada, with a prevalence of around 10%. 1 Women are 2 to 3 times more likely than men to have migraines 2 and prevalence peaks in middle life. 3 Evidence suggests that migraines are undertreated in many patients; for example, less than 10% of Canadians with migraines use a triptan 4 and only around 30% of patients who might benefit from medications for migraine prophylaxis receive them.…”
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