House Resolution 45EX
By: Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Cannon of the 58th, Davis of the 87th, Scott of the
76th, and Lim of the 98th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing June 29, 2026, as Migraine and Headache Awareness Day; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, migraine is a complex neurological disease characterized by recurring attacks
that often include severe head pain, visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, dizziness,
sensitivity to light, sound, touch, and smell, and other disabling neurological symptoms that
significantly impair daily functioning; and
WHEREAS, migraine affects approximately 39 million Americans and more than one billion
people worldwide, making it one of the most prevalent and disabling neurological disorders
in the world; and
WHEREAS, nearly one in four households in the United States includes an individual living
with migraine, and approximately 12 percent of the population, including children,
experiences migraine disease; and
WHEREAS, migraine most commonly affects individuals during their prime working and
caregiving years, between the ages of 18 and 44, impacting educational attainment,
workforce participation, family responsibilities, and overall quality of life; and
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WHEREAS, migraine disproportionately affects women, with approximately 18 percent of
women experiencing migraine compared to 6 percent of men, and an estimated one in four
women will experience migraine during her lifetime; and
WHEREAS, approximately 10 percent of school-age children experience migraine, resulting
in increased school absences, diminished academic performance, and disruptions to social
and developmental activities; and
WHEREAS, migraine is more than a headache; it is a chronic neurological disease that can
contribute to depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, social isolation, and long-term disability
for millions of individuals; and
WHEREAS, more than four million Americans live with chronic migraine, experiencing
headaches on 15 or more days each month, and more than 90 percent of migraine sufferers
report being unable to work or function normally during an attack; and
WHEREAS, migraine imposes a substantial economic burden on the United States through
healthcare expenditures, emergency department visits, lost productivity, absenteeism,
reduced workforce participation, and disability-related costs, totaling an estimated $36 billion
annually; and
WHEREAS, American employers lose more than $13 billion each year due to
migraine-related absenteeism and reduced productivity, accounting for more than 113 million
lost workdays annually; and
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WHEREAS, migraine remains widely underdiagnosed and undertreated despite advances in
medical research and treatment options, and many individuals continue to face barriers to
timely diagnosis, specialized care, and preventive treatment; and
WHEREAS, increasing public awareness, reducing stigma, improving access to
evidence-based care, expanding workforce education, and supporting research are essential
to improving outcomes for individuals living with migraine and other headache disorders;
and
WHEREAS, organizations such as the American Migraine Foundation, National Headache
Foundation, Association of Migraine Disorders, Chronic Migraine Awareness, Miles for
Migraine, Global Healthy Living Foundation, and US Pain Foundation work tirelessly to
educate patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public regarding
migraine disease and headache disorders; and
WHEREAS, an estimated hundreds of thousands of Georgians live with migraine disease,
making it a significant public health concern that impacts the health, well-being,
productivity, and quality of life of individuals, families, schools, workplaces, and
communities throughout this state; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize Migraine and Headache Awareness Day as an
opportunity to increase understanding of migraine disease, promote early diagnosis and
treatment, support patients and caregivers, and encourage continued investment in research,
education, and public awareness efforts.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize June 29, 2026, as Migraine and Headache Awareness
Day.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
public and the press.
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