1. EPILEPSY IS

   • A mental health condition
   • A brain disorder
   • A heart condition
   • All of the above

   Epilepsy is a common brain disorder characterized by disturbances in the electrical activity of the brain. It affects men, women, and children of all ages, races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

   

2. MORE PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES HAVE EPILEPSY THAN

   • Parkinson's disease
   • Multiple sclerosis
   • Autism spectrum disorders
   • All of the above

   An estimated 2.2 million people in the United States have epilepsy. This is approximately double the number who have Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and autism spectrum disorders combined.

   

3. TRUE OR FALSE: ALL SEIZURES ARE THE SAME.

   • True
   • False

   There are many different types of seizures. Seizures can differ in cause, severity, the areas of the brain involved, the way that the body is affected, and many other factors.

   

4. HOW MANY PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY ARE ABLE TO CONTROL THEIR SEIZURES WITH MEDICATION?

   • Nearly 1 out of 3
   • Nearly 9 out of 10
   • Nearly 2 out of 3
   • Nearly 1 out of 2
   Approximately two-thirds of individuals are seizure-free with the use of medication. However, medication side effects often are a serious concern, and they may affect health and quality of life.

   

5. PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY HAVE AN INCREASED RISK FOR

   • Injury
   • Other health conditions (e.g., depression, Alzheimer's, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders)
   • Death
   • All of the above

   Epilepsy can be a serious, life-threatening disorder with great impact on health and quality of life. Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is the most common cause of epilepsy-related death.

   

 

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