Migraine

Migraine is indexed under Neurological & Neurodegenerative, Headache Disorders. Also known as migraine headache, chronic migraine.

US prevalence

About 12% of Americans Source: MedlinePlus (NLM), Migraine health topic, last updated November 20, 2025. This figure comes from a professional society, registry, or study rather than a federal source. Label: REPORTED.

ICD-10-CM codes

G43, G43.9, G43.7

Typical onset

Typically begins in adolescence/young adulthood; peak 25-55

Course

episodic

Body systems

neurological

Sex differences

F:M ~3:1

Racial and ethnic differences

Similar prevalence across races but disparities in diagnosis and treatment access

What this page does not establish

These figures describe populations, not individuals, and none of them is a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. Prevalence estimates are approximate and reflect published ranges. Disparity figures are reported patterns, not causes.

Taxonomy last reviewed 2026-05-19. Each figure on the interactive page carries its own source and retrieval date, which can be later than this review.

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