Prevalence, incidence and treatment gap in epilepsy

CARRIZOSA MOOG, JAIME

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CARRIZOSA MOOG, JAIME. Prevalence, incidence and treatment gap in epilepsy. Iatreia [online]. 2007, vol.20, n.3, pp.282-296. ISSN 0121-0793.

The epidemiology of epilepsy is reviewed, emphasizing on the definitions and classifications proposed by the International League against Epilepsy. The figures of prevalence and incidence in developed and developing countries are analyzed. The concept of treatment gap and its causes are reviewed.

Keywords : EPIDEMIOLOGY OF EPILEPSY; TREATMENT GAP IN EPILEPSY.

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