Epilepsy
Quick Facts about Epilepsy
- Epilepsy is a broad term used for a brain disorder that causes seizures.
- There are many different types of epilepsy. There are also different kinds of seizures.
- Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent seizures.
- Epilepsy affects about 2.3 million adults and 467,711 children 0-17 years of age in the United States.
- About 1 in 26 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy at some point in their lives.
- About 150,000 new cases of epilepsy will be diagnosed in the United States each year.
- Epilepsy results in an estimated annual cost of $15.5 billion in medical costs and lost or reduced earnings and production.
Follow the links below to read more information:
- Seizure First Aid
- Learn how to take care of someone during a seizure.
- Types of Seizures
- Learn about the different types of seizures.
- Fast Facts
- Find out about epilepsy in the United States, such as how many people have epilepsy.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Read the answers to common questions about epilepsy.
- Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy
- Learn about this rare cause of death in people with epilepsy.
- Podcasts
- Listen to experts talk about epilepsy.
Visit these websites to learn more about Epilepsy