Epilepsy

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Which organization focuses on studying the consequences of epilepsy on neurobiology, cognition, psychology, and society?

  • National Institutes of Health
  • World Health Organization
  • International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) (correct)
  • American Medical Association

What is the estimated number of people worldwide who suffer from epilepsy?

  • 50 million
  • 65 million (correct)
  • 10 million
  • 1 million

What is the fourth most common neurologic disorder?

  • Epilepsy (correct)
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Multiple sclerosis

What is the age group with the highest number of new epilepsy cases?

<p>Children and the elderly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mortality rate of patients with epilepsy compared to the general population?

<p>2 to 3 times higher (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of epilepsy?

<p>Social effects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mortality rate of patients with epilepsy compared to the general population?

<p>2 to 3 times higher (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common seizure type?

<p>Provoked seizures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of people diagnosed with epilepsy each year?

<p>2.4 million (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Do all individuals who experience seizures get diagnosed with epilepsy?

<p>Only some of them (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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