In Australia, around 1 in every 150 people are currently diagnosed with epilepsy.
Epilepsy is more common than Parkinson’s, cerebral palsy, MS and muscular dystrophy combined, but it is still widely misunderstood. For example, many people think seizures are convulsive, but epilepsy can take many forms and affect people very differently.
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder and seizures are caused by a disruption of the electrical activity in the brain. Epilepsy is more likely to be diagnosed in childhood or senior years but can be diagnosed at any age. It can affect anyone.
To find out more on this very important topic, please visit Epilepsy Action Australia website https://www.epilepsy.org.au/about-epilepsy/