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Acta Neurológica Colombiana

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SILVA SIEGER, Federico a; DIAZ-SILVA, Gustavo A; ARDILA, Mario  and  SAAVEDRA-CHACON, María Fernanda. Migraine: a condition unrecognized impact on populations. Acta Neurol Colomb. [online]. 2012, vol.28, n.3, pp.143-151. ISSN 0120-8748.

Migraine is a neurological manifestations of episodic and repetitive nature and considered as one of leading causes of disability. It has been reported that up to 14% of persons who is affected by an episodic patterns can turn to chronic pattern, called chronic migraine. The chronic pattern has been associated with greater dysfunction in the family and social spheres, less labor and academic performance, with an increased psychiatric morbidity, resulting in further deterioration of quality of life. Have been previously described risk factors for chronification such as female gender, low educational level and depression, however there may be some specific factors that contribute to migraine transformation populations. Some cultural facts and its low lethality among other things, lessen the impact of migraine among patients, health personnel and public heath systems.

Keywords : Migraine Disorders; Quality of life; Health evolution.

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