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Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy: Assessing the public health burden
Epilepsia · 2014 · Vol. 55(10) · pp. 1479–1485
David J. Thurman✉(Emory University)Dale C. Hesdorffer(Columbia University)Jacqueline A. French(NYU Langone Health)
Abstract
Despite limitations to the data on which our analysis is based, we conclude that the public health burden of SUDEP, which has previously been underappreciated, is substantial and deserves much more attention from clinicians, researchers, and the public health community.
Epilepsy research and treatmentPharmacological Effects and Toxicity StudiesNeuroscience and Neuropharmacology ResearchEpilepsyIncidence (geometry)MedicinePopulationCumulative incidencePublic healthStroke (engine)Quality of life (healthcare)Sudden deathPediatrics
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AdolescentAdultAge FactorsAgedChildChild, PreschoolDeath, SuddenEpilepsyHumansInfantInfant, NewbornLife ExpectancyMiddle AgedRisk FactorsIncidence
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