Author: National Institutes Of Health Commission For The Control Of Epilepsy And Its Consequences

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Published: 1977

Total Pages: 233

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The epidemiological characteristics and economic costs of epilepsy are considered in this volume. It is recommended that the epidemiolo- gical characteristics of the disease and special forms of seizures (Neonatal and absence seizures) Should be investigated further, either by a detailed search of the literature or by experimental tri- als, or both. Consideration should also be given to the role of gene- tics in epilepsy and to the prevalence of epilepsy among children. Various studies, accompanied by supporting data, are cited to illu- strate the incidence and prevalence of epilepsy in the united states and around the world. Mortality among patients with epilepsy is exa- mined. Estimates of the economic costs of epilepsy in the united states during 1975 are presented. Potential savings effected through the implementation of selected recommendations concerning accident prevention, drug use, vocational rehabilitation, and neurosurgery are discussed.