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BMC Neurology
Published in: BMC Neurology 1/2018

Open Access 01-12-2018 | Research article

Primary headaches in children and adolescents – experiences at a single headache center in Korea

Authors: Yun Jin Jeong, Yun Tae Lee, In Goo Lee, Ji Yoon Han

Published in: BMC Neurology | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Background

Headache is a common complaint in children and adolescents. Recently, an increased prevalence of headache in children and adolescents has been reported.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of children and adolescents attending the Headache Clinic of Daejeon St. Mary’s Hospital during the period from January 2005 through December 2016.

Results

The study population consisted of 2466 children, aged between 3 and 18 years (mean age: 10.9). Our study showed an increase in the number of patients visiting the hospital with headaches during the past decade. Compared with 2005, the number of patients with headache increased three-fold in 2016. Interestingly, the proportion of boys, preschool children, and other primary headaches revealed a steady and statistically significant increase.

Conclusion

Due to a steady increase in pediatric headaches, the earlier the problem is recognized and properly diagnosed and a treatment plan is established, the greater the likelihood of a better lifelong outcome. Studies are needed to estimate recent trend in prevalence and to identify the demographic and socioeconomic factors predicting the occurrence of headache.
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Metadata
Title
Primary headaches in children and adolescents – experiences at a single headache center in Korea
Authors
Yun Jin Jeong
Yun Tae Lee
In Goo Lee
Ji Yoon Han
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Neurology / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2377
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-018-1073-9

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