The following statistics expose the popular misconception that children should not suffer from headaches:

• Headaches are common in children.

• About 4-10% of children suffer from migraine headaches.

• Many adults who suffer from headaches say they started when they were young, with about 20% reporting that they experienced the onset of headaches before the age of 10.

• Most headaches in children are not symptomatic of some disease or serious disorder.

• Migraine headaches are often genetic, and consequently information about other family members who suffer from headaches is important.

• Headaches can interfere with school activities and pose a significant health problem.