On the sidelines of the OECD–GCOA Workshop on Healthy Aging and the Workplace, the Global Coalition on Aging convened a private expert roundtable examining the impact of migraine on workforce participation, productivity, and economic growth in aging societies. Drawing on new economic evidence and cross-sector perspectives from policymakers, employers, economists, and patient advocates, the discussion reframed migraine not only as a health issue, but as a macroeconomic and workforce challenge with  implications for gender equity, care systems, and long-term growth as population aging lends further urgency. This takeaways report captures the key insights from that dialogue and outlines priority actions to translate evidence into policy and practice.

Calls to Action

• Elevate migraine within economic, workforce, and healthy aging policy agendas

• Treat health investment as a strategy for productivity and labor force resilience

• Promote migraine-supportive workplace policies and practices

• Strengthen cross-sector evidence, data, and advocacy coalitions

• Reframe the public narrative to align migraine with decision-maker priorities