10 Questions
Which organization focuses on studying the consequences of epilepsy on neurobiology, cognition, psychology, and society?
International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)
What is the estimated number of people worldwide who suffer from epilepsy?
65 million
What is the fourth most common neurologic disorder?
Epilepsy
What is the age group with the highest number of new epilepsy cases?
Children and the elderly
What is the mortality rate of patients with epilepsy compared to the general population?
2 to 3 times higher
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of epilepsy?
Social effects
What is the mortality rate of patients with epilepsy compared to the general population?
2 to 3 times higher
Which of the following is NOT a common seizure type?
Provoked seizures
What is the estimated number of people diagnosed with epilepsy each year?
2.4 million
Do all individuals who experience seizures get diagnosed with epilepsy?
Only some of them
Test your knowledge about epilepsy, a common neurologic condition characterized by recurrent seizures. Learn about different seizure types, comorbid depression and anxiety, and the impact of epilepsy on various aspects of life. Discover interesting facts about epilepsy's epidemiology, including its ranking as the fourth most common neurologic disorder, affecting approximately 65 million people worldwide.
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