Abstract:pilepsy is the most common neurological disorder in adults and children. It is a major cause of serious public health problems and can interfere with educational opportunities, social relationships, employability and family dynamics. The approximate annual incidence rate is 40-70 per 100,000 in industrial countries and 100-190 per 100,000 in resource poor countries. Up to 5% of people experience non-febrile seizures at some period of their life (1). Most patients can be managed medically. However 30% of people… Show more
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