approximately 20% of women and 10% of men reporting migraine
symptoms; and
WHEREAS, Migraine is more prevalent than diabetes, epilepsy
and asthma combined; and
WHEREAS, Migraine is characterized by severe head pain,
cognitive impairment, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, vertigo,
impaired vision and sensitivity to light, sound and touch; and
WHEREAS, Migraine is often associated with other health
conditions such as stroke, heart disease, epilepsy and
depression due to the debilitating impact it can have on one's
quality of life and function; and
WHEREAS, For those with migraine, more than 75% report a
migraine episode or attack at least once a month, and more than
half experience disabling effects and impairment; and
WHEREAS, Because migraine most often affects those who are
considered to be of prime working age, between 25 and 55 years
of age, the impact of migraine can have a severe effect on
productivity for employers; and
WHEREAS, Most recently, it was estimated that employers that
offer health care benefits, paid leave and disability insurance
pay approximately $84,000 annually per 1,000 employees for
migraine-related expenses, most of which are due to lost work
time; and
WHEREAS, On average, employees are burdened with an
additional $2,000 in health care expenses in order to manage
their migraine; and
WHEREAS, Though migraine disorders are largely associated
with adulthood, approximately one in eight children suffer from
pediatric migraine, and 60% of children report headaches; and
WHEREAS, In young children, boys and girls report the same
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