Epilepsy Information Archives - The Peter Doody Foundation

Let’s talk epilepsy

September 15, 2021August 3, 2020 by Peter Doody Foundation

Molly’s interview (partner of person living with epilepsy)

Fran’s interview (pregnancy and living with epilepsy) –

September 15, 2021August 11, 2019 by Peter Doody Foundation

. 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)