Social Factors Influencing Migraines in Men: New Insights

Research Summary

Researchers identified key social factors linked to migraines or severe headaches in men through a comprehensive analysis of Chinese and NHANES data. Among 2,496 male Chinese participants, 9.5% were diagnosed with migraine or severe headache, while 16.6% of 4,303 men from NHANES reported the condition. Logistic regression revealed obesity had a positive association with migraines or severe headaches (Chinese: OR=2.017, p=0.020; NHANES: OR=1.256, p=0.038), and increased income had a negative correlation. Occupation and race showed associations in Chinese and NHANES samples, respectively. The study, published in The Journal of Headache and Pain, suggests further research across countries is needed.

Study Details

📄 Title: The association between social factors and migraine or severe headache in men: a secondary analysis of national population-based studies with machine learning models.

👥 Research Team: Yu Z et al.

📚 Published In: J Headache Pain

📅 Publication Date: 2025 Nov 12

⚕️ Medical Disclaimer: This summary is generated automatically from recent migraine research. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical advice.