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Epilepsy prevalence in the 0-17 age group in trabzon, Turkey

Murat Topbaş1, Sükrü Ozgün, Müjgan F Sönmez

  • 1Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health, Turkey.

Iranian Journal of Pediatrics
|February 13, 2013
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The prevalence of childhood epilepsy in Trabzon, Turkey, is 8.6 per 1000 children. Risk factors include low socioeconomic status, postpartum seizures, meningitis, head trauma, febrile convulsions, and family history.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Epidemiology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Epilepsy is a common and serious neurological disorder globally.
  • Understanding regional prevalence and risk factors is crucial for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of epilepsy in children aged 0-17 years in Trabzon, Turkey.
  • To identify associated risk factors for childhood epilepsy in the region.

Main Methods:

  • A two-phase cross-sectional epidemiological study was conducted.
  • Diagnosis of epilepsy followed International League against Epilepsy (ILAE) guidelines.
  • Statistical analysis used the chi-square test with a significance level of P<0.05.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of epilepsy was 8.6 per 1000 children (95% CI: 5.9-11.4).
  • Identified risk factors included low socioeconomic level, postpartum seizures, meningitis, head trauma, febrile convulsions, and family history.
  • Generalized tonic-clonic seizures were most common (64.9%), and 25% of affected children had never attended school.

Conclusions:

  • Childhood epilepsy prevalence in Trabzon is relatively low compared to other Turkish regions and developing countries.
  • Risk factors identified highlight potential targets for prevention and intervention strategies.
Abstract

Keywords:
EpilepsyNeurological DisorderPrevalenceRisk Factor

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