Early diagnosis, treatment can help 70pc of epilepsy patients lead normal lives: Experts  ...Middle East

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Early diagnosis and treatment can help 70 per cent of patients with epilepsy — a chronic neurological condition — to lead normal lives, said health experts here on Monday. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that epilepsy affects nearly 50 million people worldwide. “India contributes to 10-12 million people, over one per cent of the total population and nearly one-sixth of the global burden. The prevalence in India ranges from 3.0 to 11.9 per 1,000 population. The high incidence has become a serious public health challenge for us and there is an urgent need for early diagnosis, clinical interventions, and care,” Dr. Praveen Gupta, Principal Director & Chief

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