Epilepsy is a chronic noncommunicable disease of the brain that affects people of all ages. Sometimes we can prevent epilepsy.
“An estimated 25% of epilepsy cases are preventable. Preventing head injury is the most effective way to prevent post-traumatic epilepsy,” says WHO.
These are some of the most common ways to reduce your chances of developing epilepsy:
- Prevent traumatic brain injuries
- Lower the chances of stroke and heart disease
- Get vaccinated
Below is the infographic that shows how 25% of Epilepsy cases can be prevented by some effective ways.