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Frontiers | Epidemiologic Profile of Patients With Epilepsy in a Region of Southeast Brazil: Data From a Referral Center

Introduction: Epilepsy affects about 50 million people worldwide, 80% of whom live in low- and middle-income countries. In Brazil, epidemiological studies are outdated and restricted to specific regions, mostly due to the country’s continental size. Objective: We aimed to present the first evidence-based study on epidemiological aspects of individuals with epilepsy, mapping the characteristics of this disease in a referral center in a region of Southeast Brazil. Methods: A retrospective study was carried out from January 2010 to March 2021. Patients were selected according to the International League Against Epilepsy Criteria. Results: From a total of 618 selected patients, 317 (51.3%) were males and 301 (48.7%) females with an average age of 34.0320.66 years. The average age at the first seizure was 15.1617.61 years. The prevalence ratio was 1.30 cases/1,000 habitants. Childhood febrile seizure was present in 44 (7.9%) and family history of epilepsy in 231 (37.4%) patients. Th ....

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