Epilepsy is a neurological condition which presents in as many as 50 different types. It is diagnosed when someone has recurrent seizures (also known to many people as fits, grand mal, petit mal, absences). Over 440,000 people have epilepsy in the UK. It is the most serious neurological condition is a major long-term disability with similar numbers of people affected as insulin dependent diabetes. It is acknowledged that no exact figures for the numbers of people with epilepsy can be produced due to the complicating factors such as mis-diagnosis rates, inconsistent reporting etc. Within Wales [Welsh Health Survey October 2003- March04] identifies the percentage of people in Wales who report being treated for Epilepsy.
Epilepsy is a neurological condition which presents in as many as 50 different types. It is diagnosed when someone has recurrent seizures (also known to many people as fits, grand mal, petit mal, absences).
Over 440,000 people have epilepsy in the UK. It is the most serious neurological condition is a major long-term disability with similar numbers of people affected as insulin dependent diabetes. It is acknowledged that no exact figures for the numbers of people with epilepsy can be produced due to the complicating factors such as mis-diagnosis rates, inconsistent reporting etc.
Within Wales [Welsh Health Survey October 2003- March04] identifies the percentage of people in Wales who report being treated for Epilepsy.
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