What is Epilepsy?

Epilepsy is a condition of the brain characterized by recurrent seizures. Approximately one in ten Canadians will experience at least one seizure during their lifetime. 1 in 100 people have Epilepsy.

Is Epilepsy a disease?

In the definition, Epilepsy is now called a disease, rather than a disorder. This was a decision of the Executive Committees of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and the International Bureau for Epilepsy. The reclassification was decided in part because the word “disease” better connotes the seriousness of epilepsy to the public.

What kind of people have Epilepsy?

Virtually everyone can have a seizure under the right circumstances. Each of us has a brain seizure threshold which makes us more or less resistant to seizures. Seizures can have many causes, including brain injury, poisoning, head trauma, or stroke; and these factors are not restricted to any age group, sex, or race and neither is Epilepsy.

How many people have Epilepsy?

Epilepsy is far more common than most of us realize. An estimated 50 million people worldwide have Epilepsy; over 300,000 people in Canada.

Does Epilepsy strike at any particular age?

Epilepsy can strike anyone at any age. However, most persons who develop seizures during their formative years tend to experience a reduction in the intensity and frequency of their seizures as they grow older. In many cases the Epilepsy may resolve.

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