Mortality among persons with epilepsy in onchocerciasis-endemic and non-endemic areas of sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Epilepsy is among the most prevalent neurological diseases globally, with a greater burden of disease in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) compared to high-income countries (HICs) [1]. Mortality among persons with epilepsy (PWE) is also significantly higher than in the general population, with standardised mortality ratios (SMRs) reaching 3.0 in HICs and19.8 in LMICs [1]. Although sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is particularly affected by epilepsy, data on epilepsy mortality remain scarce in most SSA countries.
Source: Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research