Prevalence of childhood and adolescence epilepsy in Upper Egypt (desert areas).

ABSTRACT:

Background

A high prevalence of epilepsy in children is frequently found in developing countries.

Objective

This study aimed to determine the prevalence and clinical pattern of childhood and adolescence epilepsy in Upper Egypt.

Methods

This is a door-to-door study conducted on all inhabitants < 18 years in Al Kharga district and Al Qusier city (36,195 subjects). The study was conducted through two stages; every stage consisted of two phases (screening and diagnostic).

Results

Lifetime prevalence of childhood and adolescence epilepsy (children < 18 years) in Upper Egypt was 9.7/1000, with higher prevalence among children < 12 years (10.8/1000) than adolescents (7.2/1000). The age-specific prevalence was highest in early childhood (12.01/1000) and least at adoles

SUBMITTER: Farghaly WM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6245138 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature