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EpilepsyEpidemiologyThe epilepsies are one of the most common neurological disorders. It is estimated that approximately 7 per 1000 of the world's population have epilepsy - averaging at 40 million people affected worldwide. It affects men and women of all ages, although most epileptics tend to experience their first seizure either between the ages of 2 and 14, or late in life. The incidence of epilepsy in developing countries is nearly double that found in developed countries. Common causes of epilepsy include brain damage at birth, congenital or metabolic disorders, drug or alcohol abuse, severe head injury, stroke, brain infection and brain tumours. The higher incidence of epilepsy in developing countries could be attributed to the higher risk of acute and chronic brain infections and pre- and post-natal complications at birth causing brain damage which may increase the risk of epilepsy. People with a family history of seizure disorders are also at risk of suffering from epilepsy. |
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