Data Trends 2023: Migraine and Headache

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Certain risk factors such as TBI and history of sexual trauma make veterans uniquely susceptible to developing migraine and headache. One-year prevalence for migraine is particularly high in female veterans, at 13.0%.^22,23 Different triggers for migraines in military pilots have also been reported, such as stress, dietary factors, and sleep disturbances.²⁴ More integrative treatment approaches are being explored among veterans, including yoga, meditation, and chiropractic care, among others.²⁵

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