The source states that most of the information was collected in a questionnaire survey of neurologists, general practitioners and patients’ representatives from 101 countries, performed from October 2006 until March 2009. Epidemiological data were compiled from published studies through a systematic review, and supplemented by data gathered in population-based studies undertaken within the Global Campaign.
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Therapy - preferred alternative or complementary headache treatment by region 2011
This statistic displays the preferred alternative and complementary headache treatments worldwide, broken down by region as of 2011. In some 22 percent of African countries, accupuncture was among frequently used therapies for headache treatment.
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WHO. (December 30, 2011). Most frequently used alternative or complementary therapies for headache treatment worldwide as of 2011, by region [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 30, 2026, from /statistics/303537/woldwide-preferred-alternative-headache-therapies-by-region/
WHO. "Most frequently used alternative or complementary therapies for headache treatment worldwide as of 2011, by region." Chart. December 30, 2011. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 30, 2026. /statistics/303537/woldwide-preferred-alternative-headache-therapies-by-region/
WHO. (2011). Most frequently used alternative or complementary therapies for headache treatment worldwide as of 2011, by region. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 30, 2026. /statistics/303537/woldwide-preferred-alternative-headache-therapies-by-region/
WHO. "Most Frequently Used Alternative or Complementary Therapies for Headache Treatment Worldwide as of 2011, by Region." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 30 Dec 2011, /statistics/303537/woldwide-preferred-alternative-headache-therapies-by-region/
WHO, Most frequently used alternative or complementary therapies for headache treatment worldwide as of 2011, by region ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/303537/woldwide-preferred-alternative-headache-therapies-by-region/ (last visited July 30, 2026)
Most frequently used alternative or complementary therapies for headache treatment worldwide as of 2011, by region [Graph], WHO, December 30, 2011. [Online]. Available: /statistics/303537/woldwide-preferred-alternative-headache-therapies-by-region/
