Temporal trends of migraine and tension-type headache burden across the BRICS: implications from the Global Burden of Disease study 2019

Zhang, Yuan-jie; Li, Xin-yu; Guo, Zhi-lin

doi:10.3389/fneur.2023.1307413

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Google Trends in the Diagnosis of Meteosensitivity

Yarovaya,

Hnatiuk,

Solodovnikova

et al. 2024

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Introduction. Primary headache disorders, including tension-type headaches (TTH) and migraines, are highly prevalent and pose a significant socio-economic burden. Environmental triggers, such as weather changes, are commonly believed to provoke these headaches. Methods. This study aims to explore the role of geomagnetic activity as a potential trigger for TTH and migraines. Using Google Trends data, we tracked public interest in the search terms "migraine" and "headache" in Ukraine from 2019 to 2023. We analyzed the Ap index, which measures geomagnetic activity, alongside the search data to explore potential correlations. Results. A total of 261 observations were made. The analysis revealed a negative correlation between the popularity of search queries for "migraine" and "headache" and geomagnetic activity, with increased search interest during periods of low geomagnetic activity. TTH patients were found to be more sensitive to low geomagnetic activity compared to those with migraines, suggesting different pathophysiological mechanisms between these two types of headaches. While the correlation is statistically significant, it remains relatively weak, indicating that geomagnetic fluctuations may contribute to headache triggers but are not the sole factor. Conclusions. The findings suggest a potential link between geomagnetic activity and the incidence of primary headaches, with TTH being more responsive to these fluctuations than migraines. The study underscores the need for further research into the impact of geomagnetic activity on human health and headache disorders.

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Google Trends in the Diagnosis of Meteosensitivity

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Solodovnikova

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Global, regional, and national burden and trends of migraine among women of childbearing age from 1990 to 2021: insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

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Wang,

Cheng

et al. 2024

J Headache Pain

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Background Migraine, a neurological disorder with a significant female predilection, is the leading cause of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) in women of childbearing age (WCBA). There is currently a lack of comprehensive literature analysis on the overall global burden and changing trends of migraines in WCBA. Methods This study extracted three main indicators, including prevalence, incidence, and DALYs, related to migraine in WCBA from the Global Burden of Disease(GBD) database from 1990 to 2021. Our study presented point estimates with 95% uncertainty intervals (UIs). It evaluated the changing trends in the burden of migraine in WCBA using the estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) and percentage change. Results In 2021, the global prevalence, incidence, and DALYs cases of migraine among WCBA were 493.94 million, 33.33 million, and 18.25 million, respectively, with percentage changes of 48%, 43%, and 47% compared to 1990. Over the past 32 years, global prevalence rates and DALYs rates globally have increased, with an EAPC of 0.03 (95% UI: 0.02 to 0.05) and 0.04 (95% UI: 0.03 to 0.05), while incidence rates have decreased with an EAPC of -0.07 (95% UI: -0.08 to -0.05). Among the 5 Socio-Demographic Index (SDI) regions, in 2021, the middle SDI region recorded the highest cases of prevalence, incidence, and DALYs of migraine among WCBA, estimated at 157.1 million, 10.56 million, and 5.81 million, respectively, approximately one-third of the global total. In terms of age, in 2021, the global incidence cases for the age group 15–19 years were 5942.5 thousand, with an incidence rate per 100,000 population of 1957.02, the highest among all age groups. The total number of migraine cases and incidence rate among WCBA show an increasing trend with age, particularly in the 45–49 age group. Conclusions Overall, the burden of migraine among WCBA has significantly increased globally over the past 32 years, particularly within the middle SDI and the 45–49 age group. Research findings emphasize the importance of customized interventions aimed at addressing the issue of migraines in WCBA, thus contributing to the attainment of Sustainable Development Goal 3 set by the World Health Organization.

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Google Trends in the Diagnosis of Meteosensitivity

Yarovaya,

Hnatiuk,

Solodovnikova

et al. 2024

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INTRODUCTION Primary headache disorders, including tension-type headaches (TTH) and migraines, are highly prevalent and pose a significant socio-economic burden. Environmental triggers, such as weather changes, are commonly believed to provoke these headaches. METHODS This study aims to explore the role of geomagnetic activity as a potential trigger for TTH and migraines. Using Google Trends data, we tracked public interest in the search terms “migraine” and “headache” in Ukraine from 2019 to 2023. We analyzed the Ap index, which measures geomagnetic activity, alongside the search data to explore potential correlations. RESULTS A total of 261 observations were made. The analysis revealed a negative correlation between the popularity of search queries for “migraine” and “headache” and geomagnetic activity, with increased search interest during periods of low geomagnetic activity. TTH patients were found to be more sensitive to low geomagnetic activity compared to those with migraines, suggesting different pathophysiological mechanisms between these two types of headaches. While the correlation is statistically significant, it remains relatively weak, indicating that geomagnetic fluctuations may contribute to headache triggers but are not the sole factor. CONCLUSIONS The findings suggest a potential link between geomagnetic activity and the incidence of primary headaches, with TTH being more responsive to these fluctuations than migraines. The study underscores the need for further research into the impact of geomagnetic activity on human health and headache disorders. WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ON THIS TOPIC Primary headache disorders, such as tension-type headaches (TTH) and migraines, are commonly triggered by environmental factors, but the role of geomagnetic activity remains underexplored despite its known effects on human health, like circadian rhythms and blood pressure. WHAT THIS STUDY ADDS This study identifies a significant negative correlation between low geomagnetic activity and increased public interest in headache-related terms, suggesting that geomagnetic fluctuations may act as environmental triggers for headaches, particularly TTH. It highlights distinct sensitivities between TTH and migraines to geomagnetic changes and demonstrates the utility of Google Trends as a tool for exploring public health patterns related to environmental factors. HOW THIS STUDY MIGHT AFFECT RESEARCH, PRACTICE OR POLICY This study highlights geomagnetic activity as a potential environmental trigger for primary headaches, encouraging further research into its role and distinct impacts on TTH and migraines. It underscores the utility of tools like Google Trends for public health surveillance, offering insights for healthcare practices and policy development to better address headache prevention.

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Temporal trends of migraine and tension-type headache burden across the BRICS: implications from the Global Burden of Disease study 2019

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Global, regional, and national burden and trends of migraine among women of childbearing age from 1990 to 2021: insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

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