Epilepsy is sometimes called a seizure disorder, and it is acommon neurologic disorderof the brain thathas ensued in significantsocial disparities of health.The primaryindicator of epilepsy isa seizure setting off a rapi
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Epilepsy is sometimes called a seizure disorder, and it is acommon neurologic disorderof the brain thathas ensued in significantsocial disparities of health.The primaryindicator of epilepsy isa seizure setting off a rapidshift in theregular brain activity.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC,2018) definesseizures as alterations in a person's normal brain function,and associatedtriggersmay include stroke, brain tumor, traumatic brain injury, head injury, or central nervous system infection. Individuals with epilepsy experienceincessant health andsocioeconomicdisparities. Because oftreatment advances, public awareness programs, and expanded rights for persons with disabilities, the recurring problem of epilepsy has garnered increased public health attention(Zack & Kobau, 2017).
Although chronic health conditions are generally associated with adults, nearly 25% of children and adolescents in the nation are also affected(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2018). Epilepsy increases the risk for numerous psychosocial dilemmas, including learning disabilities, academic underachievement, emotional challenges, and difficulties with social interactions (Miller et al., 2016). About 200,000 new cases of epilepsy are diagnosed in the United States each year; 45,000 of these are in children aged < 15 years (Pilgrim & Schub, 2018).Epilepsy is the third most common brain disorder in older adults after stroke and dementia (Pilgrim & Schub, 2018). About 70% of patients with epilepsy will become seizure-free with appropriate initial treatment(Pilgrim & Schub, 2018).Sudden unexpected death occurs in 1:1,000 adults and 1:4,500 children with epilepsy each year (Pilgrim & Schub, 2018). In this paper, the chronic health condition of epilepsy in children and adults will be discussed, including the background and significance;current surveillanceand reporting methods; epidemiological analysis; screening, diagnosis, and guidelines; and the plan of care to address this debilitating health situation.
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