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Epilepsy is ubiquitous; it affects people of any age, gender, ethnicity, and social background. Its epidemiologic dimension is staggering; it is the most common chronic and serious neurologic disease. The prevalence of epilepsy in Ethiopia was reported as 5.2 per 1000 population. The incidence was 64 per 100, 000 populations. Patients with epilepsy are at increased risk of poor Quality of Life. Growing recognition of the importance of the psychosocial effects of epilepsy it has led to the need to quantify quality of life in affected individuals. The ideal goal of treatment for epilepsy is the complete elimination of seizures and no adverse drug effects related to an anti-epileptic drug with an optimal quality of life. |
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