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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sabeeh Islam, MBBS[2] Saumya Easaw, M.B.B.S.[3]
Overview
While migraines are diagnosed more often in women, cluster headaches are diagnosed more often in men. The male-to-female ratio in cluster headache ranges from 4:1 to 7:1. It primarily occurs between the ages of 20 to 50 years. This gap between the sexes has narrowed over the past few decades, and it is not clear whether cluster headaches are becoming more frequent in women, or whether they are merely being better diagnosed. Limited epidemiological studies have suggested prevalence rates of between 56 and 326 people per 100,000. Latitude plays a role in the occurrence of cluster headaches, which are more common as one moves away from the equator towards the poles. It is believed that greater changes in day length are responsible for the increase.
Epidemiology and Demographics
- While migraines are diagnosed more often in women, cluster headaches are diagnosed more often in men. The prevalence of cluster headache is <1 percent and mostly affects men.
- The male-to-female ratio in cluster headache ranges from 4:1 to 7:1. It primarily occurs between the ages of 20 to 50 years.[1]
- This gap between the sexes has narrowed over the past few decades, and it is not clear whether cluster headaches are becoming more frequent in women, or whether they are merely being better diagnosed.
- Limited epidemiological studies have suggested prevalence rates of between 56 and 326 people per 100,000.[2]
- Latitude plays a role in the occurrence of cluster headaches, which are more common as one moves away from the equator towards the poles. It is believed that greater changes in day length are responsible for the increase.
- A meta-analysis of 16 population-based epidemiologic studies showed:[3][4][5]
- The lifetime prevalence of cluster headache for adults of all ages was 124 per 100,000 (95% CI 101-154), or approximately 0.1 percent
- The one-year prevalence of cluster headache was 53 per 100,000 (95% CI 26-95)
- The overall male to female ratio was 4.3:1
References
- ↑ "Migraine Headache Treatment Clinics, Chicago Migraine Specialists | Diamond Headache Clinic".
- ↑ Torelli P, Castellini P, Cucurachi L, Devetak M, Lambru G, Manzoni G (2006). "Cluster headache prevalence: methodological considerations. A review of the literature". Acta Biomed Ateneo Parmense. 77 (1): 4–9. PMID 16856701.
- ↑ Russell MB (May 2004). "Epidemiology and genetics of cluster headache". Lancet Neurol. 3 (5): 279–83. doi:10.1016/S1474-4422(04)00735-5. PMID 15099542.
- ↑ Sjaastad O, Bakketeig LS (September 2003). "Cluster headache prevalence. Vågå study of headache epidemiology". Cephalalgia. 23 (7): 528–33. doi:10.1046/j.1468-2982.2003.00585.x. PMID 12950378.
- ↑ Fischera M, Marziniak M, Gralow I, Evers S (June 2008). "The incidence and prevalence of cluster headache: a meta-analysis of population-based studies". Cephalalgia. 28 (6): 614–8. doi:10.1111/j.1468-2982.2008.01592.x. PMID 18422717.