IL HR0837

Over 300 medically recognized headache diseases exist, including migraine and cluster headaches, affecting more than 42 million Americans with approximately 4 million experiencing chronic migraine (15+ attacks monthly).

Headache diseases disproportionately impact women (3-4 times more prevalent), Native/Indigenous communities, and Black and Hispanic populations who face underdiagnosis and inadequate treatment.

Migraine is the second leading cause of global disability and particularly disabling for women under 50 years old, with an estimated 40-50% of migraine sufferers remaining undiagnosed.

Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan experience migraine at 2-4 times the rate of the general population, with posttraumatic headaches occurring in up to 92% of those with mild traumatic brain injuries.

Headache diseases cost U.S. companies over $78 billion annually in direct and indirect costs, and all persons living with these conditions deserve fair, equal, timely, and affordable access to treatments.