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epilepsy  

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  • Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders and affects people of any age, gender, race/ethnicity, social class, and geographic location. It is a chronic condition influencing brain function characterized by discharge of excessive levels of neurons, resulting in seizures that vary in frequency, severity, and type. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Epilepsy]

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