.KIMS Symbol, Visakhapatnanm professional neurologist Ch. Vijay pointed out that based upon the 2018 research study, over 7 crore individuals internationally struggle with epilepsy, with 1.2 crore instances in India alone which embodies a sizable section of the worldwide epilepsy trouble. In India, epilepsy is actually especially prevalent amongst youngsters grown old 8– 12 years, along with a five-year incidence price of 22.2 every 1,000 kids, he added in the release to note National Epilepsy Time 2024 to be celebrated on November 17.
Recognition through National Epilepsy Day occasion is the some of the alternatives to promote early medical diagnosis as well as timely therapy, which will essentially lessen the problem of epilepsy on individuals and also community, he included. Published – November 16, 2024 06:07 pm IST.