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Today is International #EpilepsyDay!

#Epilepsy is a chronic noncommunicable disease of the brain that affects around 5⃣0⃣ million people, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally.

Swipe 👉 to learn more about Epilepsy! bit.ly/WHO-Epilepsy

#Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent seizures.

Seizures can vary from a brief lapse of attention or sudden uncontrolled movements of a muscle to severe and prolonged convulsions.

Here's how to identify signs of a seizure 👇 bit.ly/WHO-Epilepsy

#Epilepsy is one of the 🌐’s oldest recognized conditions, with written records dating back to 4000 BCE. Causes include:

🔸brain damage/trauma during birth
🔸genetic syndromes & conditions
🔸brain infection/tumour
🔸severe head injury
🔸stroke

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It's International #EpilepsyDay!

#Epilepsy is not contagious. Here are 5⃣ steps you can take to help a person having a seizure 👉 bit.ly/WHO-Epilepsy

1⃣ in 4⃣ #epilepsy cases can be prevented by:
 
✅ getting vaccinated
✅ following good hygiene
✅ ensuring presence of a trained birth attendant during birth
✅ wearing a helmet when riding a 🚲 or 🏍.
 
More info 👉bit.ly/WHO-Epilepsy #EpilepsyDay

WHO & its partners are working globally to: 
 
✅ reduce the treatment gap
✅ train health professionals
✅ dispel stigma
✅ identify potential prevention strategies
✅ help integrate care for #epilepsy into local health systems.
 
bit.ly/WHO-Epilepsy #EpilepsyDay