Active epilepsy cases in the U.S. by age 2015 | Statista

This statistic displays the number of active epilepsy cases in the United States as of 2015, by age. As of this time, around 803,000 adults aged 18 to 34 years were living with active epilepsy. Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures and can lead to life-long disability.

Number of active epilepsy cases in the U.S. as of 2015, by age

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Release date

April 2018

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Region

United States

Survey time period

2013 and 2015

Number of respondents

68,174 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Supplementary notes

Original question: "Have you ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that you have a seizure disorder or epilepsy?"

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