![]() ![]() The survey of more than 4,000 Americans reveals that nearly one-third suffer from headaches and more than one-tenth are regularly afflicted with migraines. Managers were even tougher on headaches: While 43 percent responded that headaches could be severe enough to justify calling in sick to work, 53 percent said “no” or “sometimes” to the issue. While most managers (57 percent) view migraines as a good reason for missing work, 38 percent were less amenable, saying migraines either only sometimes justify calling in sick or don't justify it at all. ![]() The poll shows that workers who aren't informing their bosses may have good reasons for hiding their head pain. The results illustrate the need for further research, education and empathy when it comes to migraine and headache. Seeking to bolster understanding in this area, Excedrin® commissioned Ipsos to poll sufferers about the types of head pain they experience, how frequently that pain causes them to miss work or school and how they explain that absence to a boss or instructor. And yet, research surrounding the impact and severity of migraine and headache is limited. The reason? Most think their bosses/instructors don't consider headaches or migraines a valid reason for being absent.Īccording to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraine is the third most prevalent illness in the world. ![]() Of those who missed work, just 42 percent said they told supervisors the truth that migraines and headaches were the cause. More than half of Americans say they miss work or school due to headaches and migraines-but most aren't telling employers or bosses that head pain is what's causing their absence, according to a new poll. ![]()
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