Neha P
Allied Health Professional · Pharmacist ·
About 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, and nearly 80% live in low- an…
About 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, and nearly 80% live in low- and middle-income countries. WHO says up to 70% could live seizure-free if properly diagnosed and treated, yet about three quarters of people in low-income countries don’t get the treatment they need. People with epilepsy have up to three times the risk of premature death, and stigma still delays care. Early diagnosis and a consistent treatment plan matter most.
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Source: https://www.who.int/News-Room/Fact-Sheets/Detail/Epilepsy
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Epilepsy
WHO fact sheet on epilepsy, a chronic noncommunicable disorder of the brain that affects people of all ages. The fact sheet includes key facts, signs and symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention,social and economic impacts, human rights and WHO response.