Background

What is Epilepsy?

A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

These abnormal activities are known as seizures and are not caused by a temporary underlying medical condition such as a high fever.

Epilepsy can affect people in very different ways. This is because there are many causes and many different kinds of seizures. Some people may have multiple types of seizures or other medical conditions in addition to epilepsy. These factors play a major role in determining both the severity of the person’s condition and the impact it has on his or her life.

1.8%

Adults aged 18 years or older diagnosed with epilepsy or a seizure disorder in the United States.

1%

Children aged 0-17 years have had a diagnosis of epilepsy or seizure disorder in the United States.

2.9 Million

When counting both children and adults, the people in the United States who have active epilepsy.

 Fact 2

One percent Americans will develop epilepsy in their lifetime.

About 2.5 to 3 million people in the U.S. have epilepsy. Epilepsy can begin at any age, but the incident rate is highest in children and older adults.

Fact 3

Risk Factors.

Summary

70% of people with epilepsy can find ease and relief with certain kinds of treatments.

Visit Healthline andthe CDC  for more information and facts about Epilepsy.

The future of epilepsy can be positive if we get more support for research.