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Published in: Current Pain and Headache Reports 6/2012

01-12-2012 | Tension-Type Headache (KA Henry, Section Editor)

Epidemiology and Cultural Differences in Tension-Type Headache

Author: Kristen Sahler

Published in: Current Pain and Headache Reports | Issue 6/2012

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Abstract

Tension-type headache (TTH) is the most prevalent headache worldwide Stovner et al. (Cephalalgia 27:193–210, 2007••); Robbins and Lipton (Semin Neurol 30:107–19, 2010••); Jensen and Stovner (Lancet Neurol 7:354–361, 2008). Despite being the most prevalent primary headache type, there is still a relative lack of epidemiologic data when compared to that for migraine Robbins and Lipton (Semin Neurol 30:107–19, 2010••). Out of the available data, it is apparent that there are wide variations and differences in tension-type headache epidemiology across different cultures Stovner et al. (Cephalalgia 27:193–210, 2007••). This review will focus on reviewing and comparing the epidemiology of episodic and chronic TTH in adult populations across varying continental regions. This will include prevalence, cultural variations and differences in study methodologies, common precipitants and prognosis. Possible explanations for such widely varying prevalence rates among different cultures and regions will also be discussed.
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Metadata
Title
Epidemiology and Cultural Differences in Tension-Type Headache
Author
Kristen Sahler
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
Current Science Inc.
Published in
Current Pain and Headache Reports / Issue 6/2012
Print ISSN: 1531-3433
Electronic ISSN: 1534-3081
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-012-0296-5

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