Epilepsy: 2nd most common chronic neurological disease

Published on :

On the occasion of the International Epilepsy Day which takes place on February 14, we take stock of this neurological disorder that results in seizures, caused by a transient dysfunction of brain nerve cells.

Epilepsy is the second most common chronic neurological disease, following migraine. According to the WHO, it affects almost 50 million people worldwide and affects all age groups. Epilepsy can be treated in 70% of cases, but sufferers and their families may face stigma.

How to live with epilepsy? Why is epilepsy still taboo? How to combat misconceptions and stigmatization of the sick?

Photo of author

Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

Editor-in-Chief Prize-winning journalist with over 20 years of international news experience. Alexandra leads the editorial team, ensuring every story meets the highest standards of accuracy and journalistic integrity.

Heavy rain in Colombia, resulting in landslide, 14 people reported dead

Five forest rangers and a soldier killed in an ambush in northern Benin – VivAfrik

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.