The study of the epidemiology of headache in children is aimed to evaluate the prevalence of primary headaches, to direct its correct management, and to verify the social impact and the quality of life of children The trend in the prevalence of headaches shows an increase over the past 10 years, with a gap between the primary headaches underlying a significant increase of tension type and chronic headaches. The quality of life of children is severely compromised and it is estimated that 1% of school absences are due to the presence of headache
The study of the epidemiology of headache in children is aimed to evaluate the prevalence of primary headaches, to direct its correct management, and to verify the social impact and the quality of life of children The trend in the prevalence of headaches shows an increase over the past 10 years, with a gap between the primary headaches underlying a significant increase of tension type and chronic headaches. The quality of life of children is severely compromised and it is estimated that 1% of school absences are due to the presence of headache
Cefalea in età evolutiva:epidemiologia
TOZZI, Elisabetta;CIANCARELLI, IRENE;Sechi E.
2012-01-01
Abstract
The study of the epidemiology of headache in children is aimed to evaluate the prevalence of primary headaches, to direct its correct management, and to verify the social impact and the quality of life of children The trend in the prevalence of headaches shows an increase over the past 10 years, with a gap between the primary headaches underlying a significant increase of tension type and chronic headaches. The quality of life of children is severely compromised and it is estimated that 1% of school absences are due to the presence of headachePubblicazioni consigliate
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