Abstract:The prevalence of epilepsy in Turkey was found to be 7 to 12.2 in 1000. If a mean prevalence of 10/1000 is accepted, according to the 2016 Turkish population census, there are about 134,000 epilepsy patients among men of military service age. Suitability for military service of epilepsy patients who are obliged to serve is determined by the Turkish Armed Forces, the Turkish Gendarmerie, and the Turkish Coast Guard Command Health Capability Ordinance (HCO). Men without disease or sequelae; or with disease or se… Show more
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