MODENA – Recognizing it early to intervene promptly and improve the quality of life of those affected: it is dedicated tomigraineone of the most frequent and disabling chronic pathologies in the world, theinitiative promoted by the Northern Area Complex Neurology Structure of the Modena Local Health Authoritywho responded to the invitation made by the Onda Foundation to hospitals with the Pink Sticker such as the Ramazzini of Carpi.
Monday 27 Mayon the occasion of the H-Open Day on migraine, the Dr. Mario Santangelo, Director of Neurologywill be available for telephone interviews: citizens will be able to contact him at number 331 4016586, from 9am to 4pmfor any questions regarding this important disorder.
Migraine is a chronic disease that affects approximately 12% of adults worldwide, with a prevalence three times higher in women. According to the World Health Organization, it represents the third most frequent disease in the world and the second most disabling, thus entailing a very high human, social and economic cost.
Despite the clear epidemiological data, migraine is still perceived by those who suffer from it as “invisible”. The aim of this initiative is to raise awareness among the population of the importance of early recognition of symptoms, and therefore timely access to specific diagnosis and treatment paths for a better quality of life for patients.
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