Women with epilepsy in sub –Saharan Africa: a review of the reproductive health challenges and perspectives for management

Epilepsy is a leading neurological condition characterized by recurrent seizures and affecting more than 50 million people worldwide [1]. There is a disproportionate geographical burden of epilepsy, with 80% of cases living in low- and middle-income countries [1]. In sub –Saharan Africa (SSA), the estimated median prevalence of epilepsy is 14.2 per 1000 [2]; there is a peak prevalence in the 20–29 years age group, with both sexes being equally affected particularly for individuals under 40 years [3].

Source: Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy - September 5, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Sonia Menon, Joseph Siewe Fodjo, Sarah Weckhuysen, Dan Bhwana, Alfred K. Njamnshi, Marieke Dekker, Robert Colebunders Source Type: research