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International Disparities in Epilepsy: Social & Economic Effects of Epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa

More than 65 million people around the world are affected by epilepsy and its effects can be much more profound in underserved populations worldwide. For example, epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa is more common than n the US and seizure disorders in Africa are associated with a high risk of early death from seizure-related injuries and status epilepticus. In addition, the epilepsy treatment gap, meaning the number of people with a chronic, active seizure disorder who are not on treatment, is 50-90+% in most African communities.

In this webinar, you will learn about the complex challenges to epilepsy care in sub-Saharan Africa at the community, clinician, and health facility levels. You will also learn about potential interventions aimed at prevention of some common causes of epilepsy in Africa, including prenatal brain injuries, high automobile-related injuries due to poor transportation infrastructure, and cerebral malaria.

Feb 8, 2021 11:00 AM in Central Time (US and Canada)