Molly’s interview (partner of person living with epilepsy)
Fran’s interview (pregnancy and living with epilepsy) –
Molly’s interview (partner of person living with epilepsy)
Fran’s interview (pregnancy and living with epilepsy) –
. There are 3 epilepsy deaths each day in the UK (approximately 1200 each year)
. Epilepsy is in the TOP 10 causes of death in the young (under 35)
. Half of all epilepsy deaths are SUDEP (Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy)
. Sudden death is 24 times more likely in people with epilepsy
. Under 20% of clinicians openly discuss SUDEP & epilepsy risks with patients
. 42% of epilepsy deaths are potentially avoidable
(copyright SUDEP Action 2019)