Epilepsy: the disorder. 1. Milestones in the history of epilepsy; 2. Number of people with epilepsy; 3. Epidemiology; 4. Aetiology of epilepsy: reported frequency; 5. Aetiology and risk factors -- Epilepsy: the services. 6. Diagnostic services; 7. Primary care; 8. Provision of care; 9. Inpatient care; 10. Epilepsy specialist services; 11. Antiepileptic drugs; 12. The treatment gap; 13. Sub-specialized services; 14. Epilepsy surgery -- Epilepsy: the care providers. 15. Medical professionals; 16. Professionals allied to medicine; 17. Training in epileptology; 18. Education in epileptology; 19. Professional organizations; 20. Lay associations; 21. Role of ILAE in fostering epilepsy care; 22. Role of IBE in providing epilepsy care -- Epilepsy: the public health aspects. 23. Budget and financing; 24. Disability benefits; 25. Epilepsy and rights; 26. Reporting and data collection; 27. Problems encountered; 28. Stigma and social issues; 29. The attributable and advertable burden of epilepsy; 30. Global Campaign Against Epilepsy -- Glossary of terms; References
Summary
This atlas is one of the most comprehensive compilations of available resources for epilepsy ever attempted, providing an illustrative presentation of information on the current status of epilepsy services and care available from 160 countries covering 97.5% of the world population. The data confirm what professionals in the field of epilepsy have known for a long time, that epilepsy care is grossly inadequate compared with the needs in most countries: ''when it comes to epilepsy care, most countries are developing countries''
Notes
At head of title: IBE, International League Against Epilepsy, Global Campaign Against Epilepsy
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 86-89)
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