Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Approximately 1 in 26 people develop epilepsy, a condition in which someone experiences recurring and unprovoked seizures. But experiencing a seizure does not always mean a person has epilepsy. Seizures can be provoked by acute head injuries, alcohol withdrawal and high blood sugar, among other things. Approximately 1 in 10 people will experience a seizure during their lifetime. World News | Recognising when Someone is Having a Seizure – and How You Can Help During Those First Critical Moments.