Prevalence and characteristics of headache in Khoramabad, Iran.

Background: Headache is a prevalent and disabling condition affecting people in all age groups worldwide, leading to low job performance and quality of life with a significant economic burden on societies.

Objective: We evaluated headache prevalence and characteristics and some probable associated factors in patients referring to neurology specialist clinics.

Study Design: Cross sectional study

Setting: Clinics of Khoramabad and also those referring to the emergency department of Khoramabad University Hospital.