What is the prevalence of Cluster Headaches?

How many people does Cluster Headaches affect? Does it have the same prevalence in men and women? And in the different countries?

Cluster headaches are a relatively rare form of primary headache disorder. They affect approximately 0.1% of the population, making them one of the least common types of headaches. These intense headaches occur in cyclical patterns or clusters, hence the name. They are more prevalent in males than females, with a ratio of about 2:1. Cluster headaches are often described as one of the most excruciating types of pain a person can experience, typically lasting between 15 minutes to 3 hours. The exact cause of cluster headaches is still unknown, but they can be effectively managed with proper medical treatment.

Cluster headaches are a relatively rare but extremely painful neurological condition. They are characterized by intense, excruciating pain on one side of the head, often centered around the eye. The prevalence of cluster headaches is estimated to be around 0.1% to 0.2% of the general population, making them less common compared to other types of headaches like migraines.

Cluster headaches are more prevalent in men than women, with a male-to-female ratio of approximately 3:1. They typically occur in individuals between the ages of 20 and 50, although they can affect people of any age. The exact cause of cluster headaches is still not fully understood, but it is believed to involve abnormalities in the hypothalamus, a region of the brain that regulates various bodily functions.

Cluster headaches often occur in cycles or "clusters," with each cluster lasting several weeks to months. During these periods, individuals may experience multiple attacks per day, usually lasting between 15 minutes and 3 hours. The pain is often described as sharp, stabbing, or burning, and can be accompanied by symptoms such as redness and tearing of the eye, nasal congestion, and restlessness.

While cluster headaches are relatively rare, they can have a significant impact on the quality of life for those affected. Seeking medical attention is crucial for proper diagnosis and management of this debilitating condition.

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Posted May 21, 2017 by Pepe922 2000

One in a thousand. And mostly men

Posted Jun 3, 2017 by Maria 2001

Pain behind one eye nasal discharge stiff neck and unable to handle light

Posted Jun 4, 2017 by Tim 2150

It was thought that men were effected more but with more awareness it seems both are effected and it is rare 1 in 1000

Posted Jun 11, 2017 by Jeff D 2000

Probably between 1 to 2000 and 1 to 1000

Posted Aug 29, 2017 by Yoda 4292

Only 0.1% of the population has the disease and it is 4 times more prevalent in males, especially smokers. It can affect children but it more common at onset at age 20 to 40.

Posted Oct 26, 2017 by Lee-Alison 2000

This is usually more common in men than in women.
It begins around age 19 and lasts until age 50

Posted Feb 1, 2018 by Danny 3050

only 0.15% of the population is diagnosed

Posted Nov 7, 2018 by Oliver 3000

The ratio of episodic vs. chronic cluster headache was 6.0. Our analysis revealed a relatively stable lifetime prevalence, which suggests that about one in 1000 people suffers from cluster headache, the prevalence being independent of the region of the population study.

Posted Nov 7, 2018 by MC 2500

0.1 of the population. 4 times mostly men. 20-40 years old

Posted May 16, 2019 by vasilis 2500

From Wikipedia: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cluster_headache

Posted May 20, 2019 by Kendra 4550

I do not possess the clinical credentials, nor the data to support an answer to this question.
However, I have heard we are 1/1,000,000 per cap., and mostly male.

Posted Apr 13, 2020 by Larry 5050

Cluster headache is a relatively uncommon primary headache disorder that is one of the trigeminal autonomic cephalgias. Its lifetime prevalence is estimated to be 124 per 100,000 persons with a one-year prevalence of 53 per million [1, 2]. Cluster headache is considered to be among the most severe forms of pain. It affects men more than women and mainly in adulthood

Posted Jul 27, 2020 by Stėph 3000

Cluster headaches are a primary headache disorder affecting around 0.1% of the population, mostly men and mostly in adulthood.

Posted Jul 27, 2020 by Stephanie 4650

The incidents in the general population of cluster headache sufferingr is is zero. Zero one percent. Roughly 1 and 1000 that’s one in 1000 people

Posted May 20, 2022 by [email protected] 2500