An estimate of the prevalence of epilepsy in Sub–Saharan Africa: A systematic analysis
Epilepsy is a leading serious neurological condition worldwide and has particularly significant physical, economic and social consequences in Sub–Saharan Africa. This paper aims to contribute to the understanding of epilepsy prevalence in this region and how this varies by age and sex so as to info...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Edinburgh University Global Health Society
2012-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Global Health |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jogh.org/documents/issue201202/13-Article%20Paul.pdf |
| Summary: | Epilepsy is a leading serious neurological condition worldwide and has particularly significant physical, economic and social consequences in Sub–Saharan Africa. This paper aims to contribute
to the understanding of epilepsy prevalence in this region and how this varies by age and sex so as to inform understanding of the disease characteristics as well as the development of infrastructure,
services and policies.
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| ISSN: | 2047-2978 2047-2986 |