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What is Epilepsy?
What is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures. Epilepsy may occur as a result of a genetic disorder or an acquired brain injury, such as a trauma or stroke. According to numerous sources including : Epilepsy foundation and Health Navigator NZ.
What do people with epilepsy go through on a daily basis?
What do people with epilepsy go through on a daily basis?
The main problems that people with epilepsy face on a daily basis include; fear of having a seizure, anxiety, stress, depression, injury of the brain, suicidal thoughts and drug abuse. As well as this people with epilepsy can lose there job or driving license and facing unfair judgement from other people.
How many people is epilepsy affecting?
How many people is epilepsy affecting?
1-2 in 100 people in New Zealand develop epilepsy at some point in their life. It often starts in childhood but people of any age can develop epilepsy. It is mostly caused by genetics but sometimes can be caused by damage to the brain cells. According to a 2018 survey "although there is no data on the number of people affected by epilepsy in New Zealand, it is thought to be from 45 to 50 thousand, with approximately 2,000 people newly diagnosed each year."
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