Epilepsy - Brain Health in Ontario Project - WELCOME TO BRAIN CENTRAL

Since many different brain regions may be involved in the development and spreading of seizures, the experience and clinical presentation of epilepsy can take various forms – from feeling anxiety to a loss of consciousness and severe muscle contractions (called tonic-clonic seizures). [...] behaviour, can appear to be dramatic and may be frightening to Manifestations at the beginning of a seizure, such as a sense of some, adding to the misconception that epilepsy is an déjà vu, a distortion of reality, a foul smell or a “rising sensation” unpredictable and violent disorder. [...] However, some cases of epilepsy are WELCOME TO BRAIN CENTRAL 2 Demographics: Age distribution On April 1, 2019 the majority of people with epilepsy were between the ages of 40 and 64 years, with 76% of people being under the age of 65. [...] WELCOME TO BRAIN CENTRAL 4 Prevalence and incidence over time: Adult 1.0 New cases each year 16 Incidence is the number of people newly diagnosed 0.5 with a disorder within a given time period while 14 prevalence is the number of people existing with the 0.0 2011 2019 disorder at a given time. [...] WELCOME TO BRAIN CENTRAL 5 Number of people (per 1000) Prevalence and incidence over time: Pediatric 1.0 16 New cases each year Incidence is the number of people newly diagnosed 0.5 with a disorder within a given time period while 14 0.0 prevalence is the number of people existing with the 2011 2019 12 disorder at a given time.