Epidemiology of Headache in Children and Adolescents—Another Type of Pandemia

Nieswand, Vera; Richter, Michael; Goßrau, Gudrun

doi:10.1007/s11916-020-00892-6

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“…Finally, some argue that migraine and episodic TTH in childhood are both part of the same headache syndrome or, more precisely, two ends of the same continuum [ 8 , 24 , 25 ]. This “continuum theory” of headache is also supported by those children and adolescents who present clinically with “mixed headache syndrome,” meaning a combination of TTH and migraine (mostly without aura).…”

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Outcomes of Migraine and Tension-Type Headache in Children and Adolescents

Genizi

Hendler-Sade

Segal

et al. 2021

Life

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The aim of our study was to evaluate the long-term outcomes of pediatric migraine and TTH in a clinical setting. We conducted a cohort study. Pediatric patients who visited the pediatric neurology clinic due to diagnoses of migraine or TTH were contacted by phone 8–10 years after their initial diagnosis and interviewed about their outcomes. Of 147 children, we were able to reach 120 (81%) patients. Of these 120 patients, 59 were seen initially due to migraine and 61 due to TTH. For the migraine patients, headaches improved in 48 (81.4%) and worsened in four (6.8%). Regarding diagnosis at follow-up, 59% still had migraine, 17% had TTH, and 23% were headache-free. Aura and photophobia were significantly associated with persistence of a migraine diagnosis. For the TTH patients, headaches improved in 49 (81.7%) and worsened in nine (15.0%). Regarding diagnosis at follow-up, 36.7% still had TTH, 18.3% had migraine, and 45% were headache-free. Of the patients with TTH, 36.7% retained their initial diagnosis compared to 59.3% among the migraine patients. Most pediatric patients presenting with migraine or TTH will experience a favorable outcome over 10 years, with TTH patients having twice the chance of complete resolution.

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Outcomes of Migraine and Tension-Type Headache in Children and Adolescents

Genizi

Hendler-Sade

Segal

et al. 2021

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“…Care services for children and adolescents with headaches are yet to meet the needs required, and lack of or late pediatric headache management increases their burden on children and their families. Several studies have addressed the prevalence of pediatric and juvenile headaches, which has indeed been increasing in the last years ( 14 ). However, these studies remain scarce worldwide, especially among the pediatric and adolescent age groups; in particular, the Arab world, including Kuwait, are falling short in this regard.…”

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Primary Headache Disorder Among School Students in Kuwait

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Background: Primary headaches are remarkably prevalent worldwide and are increasingly reported among children. However, the exact trend in this age group, particularly in the Gulf region, remains largely unknown.Aims and Objectives: To examine the prevalence of primary headache disorders among primary and middle school students in Kuwait.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study that included Kuwaiti primary and middle school children and adolescents of both genders in randomly selected schools located in two governorates in Kuwait in the 2018/2019 academic year. Prevalence and attributable burden of headaches, definite and probable migraines, definite and probable tension-type headaches, chronic headaches (≥15 days/month), and probable medication-overuse headaches were assessed using the Headache-Attributed Restriction, Disability, Social Handicap, and Impaired Participation (HARDSHIP) questionnaire for children and adolescents.Results: Of 1,485 questionnaires that were distributed, 1,089 students completed the questionnaire with a respondent rate of 73.4%. The study population consisted of 420 boys (38.56%) and 669 girls (61.43%) students with a mean age of 11.5 ± 2.11 years. The 1-year prevalence of primary headache disorders was 42.78%, with more middle schoolers reporting headaches than primary schoolers (50.37 vs. 30.48%; p < 0.02). The mean age of students with primary headaches was 11.98 ± 2.03 years in both genders. When stratified according to diagnostic criteria, migraine headaches were the most frequently reported (20.75%), followed by tension type headaches (18.8%), chronic headaches (2.75%), and probable medication-overuse headaches (0.46%). Primary headaches were significantly higher in girls compared to boys among middle schoolers (66.46 vs. 38.49%; p < 0.001); however, no significant difference between genders was noted among primary school students (33.12 vs. 22.33%; p < 0.118).Conclusion: Primary headaches are remarkably common in Kuwaiti school students, with migraine headaches being the most frequently reported type. Age and female gender may play a role in the development of primary headaches. These findings necessitate the direction of health services and research efforts toward this age group and warrant the need for further epidemiological studies.

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“…The overall one-year prevalence of headache in India is 64% [1]. School-based cross-sectional studies worldwide have reported a headache prevalence of about 20% in younger children, and up to 88% in adolescents [2,3]. Children with headache have a lower health-related quality of life, and suffer a more significant impact on their education, due to school absenteeism and poor scholastic performance [2].…”

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Characteristics of Headache in Children Presenting to Ophthalmology Services in a Tertiary Care Center of South India

Christopher¹,

Priya²,

Bhat³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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Introduction: Headache is a common cause of disability worldwide and can disrupt the education and social life of children. Children regularly present to ophthalmologists with headache. So, we aimed to describe the characteristics of headache in children presenting to the ophthalmology outpatient department (OPD) in our center.Methodology: We conducted this cross-sectional, prospective study in Bangalore, India. We included all children aged 5-18 years, presenting with headache to the ophthalmology OPD, from September 2018 to September 2020, and excluded nonverbal children, those with prior head trauma, diagnosed psychiatric illnesses, or epilepsy. We provided each child with a headache questionnaire, following which they received a detailed ophthalmologic evaluation. We performed relevant descriptive and inferential analyses.Results: We included 311 children, with a mean age of 11.1 years. Sixty-eight percent were males. Fifty-one percent reported holocranial headache, and 28% reported frontal headache. Sixty-nine percent reported screen time of ≥2 hours/day. The most common refractive error (RE) was myopia, seen in 48%. The most common type of headache was headache associated with refractive errors (HARE), seen in 64%, followed by migraine, in 19%. Children with HARE were more likely to be males, have daily screen time of >2 hours/day, or have myopia. Their headache was more likely to be for >1 month, or have frontal localization. Children with headache due to other causes were more likely to be adolescents. Discussion: We found that almost two-thirds of children presenting to our ophthalmology OPD had HARE. Our findings support the association of REs with headache. Children with HARE had a longer history and predominantly frontal localization. Further, they reported longer screen time, a significant finding in today's world. Ophthalmologists must be aware of the various etiologies of headache and ensure that each child with headache receives a full ophthalmologic evaluation.

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Epidemiology of Headache in Children and Adolescents—Another Type of Pandemia

Cited by 66 publications

References 49 publications

Outcomes of Migraine and Tension-Type Headache in Children and Adolescents

Outcomes of Migraine and Tension-Type Headache in Children and Adolescents

Primary Headache Disorder Among School Students in Kuwait

Characteristics of Headache in Children Presenting to Ophthalmology Services in a Tertiary Care Center of South India

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