Overview

• In Mexico, 76% of respondents were women, many in prime working ages, and 25.2% waited over five years for a diagnosis.
• Mexico’s health ministry estimates migraine affects 15% of the population, highlighting a large public‑health burden.
• Despite disabling pain, 52.9% did not miss work in the prior month, while 37% reported lower performance and 9% frequent absences.
• The condition carries heavy psychological strain, with 58% reporting anger or frustration and 39.5% depression or sadness.
• AHF and clinicians urge formal disease recognition, clinician training, lower out‑of‑pocket costs, better patient information and support, and workplace accommodations.