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Fast Facts

Headaches are Universal

  • Studies show 76% of women and 57% of men report at least one significant headache per month.
  • In the United States, an estimated 60 million to 80 million people experience recurring headaches.
  • By age six, 31% of children have reported headaches; by age 15, this number soars to 70%.
  • Only 30% of people with recurring headaches seek help, in many cases due to fear of being accused of "faking" the headache or being thought mentally ill.

Headaches are Costly


  • More than one million days of school and 160 million days of work are lost per year due to headaches.
  • Headaches result in an estimated $30 billion in medical expenses each year.