Who gets cluster headaches?

Who gets cluster headaches?

Cluster headaches affect 1 out of every 1,000 people. That makes them less common than migraines, though some people get both types of headaches.

Symptoms of cluster headaches usually start showing up between the ages of 20 and 40. Researchers once thought these headaches affected men more often. They now believe they affect men and women equally.

Cluster headaches are also more common in people who smoke and frequently drink alcohol. Many people who get cluster headaches also have sleep apnea.