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Findings

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  • The median age at migraine diagnosis was 49 years old and 70% of the cohort were women.
  • Compared with individuals without migraine, there was a 50% higher rate of dementia among individuals with any migraine diagnosis.
  • The dementia rate was twice as high in migraine with aura than without aura.
  • Dementia rate was higher with more frequent hospital contact for individuals with migraine compared with individuals without migraine.