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SUDEP – Who’s at Risk?
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When people with epilepsy are told about Sudden Unexpected Death, they naturally wonder “Will it happen to me?”
But actually, the chances of dying from SUDEP are remote.
Though it is still difficult to know exactly how many people with epilepsy die each year due to SUDEP, estimates range from 7–17% (according to the National Institute of Health) and perhaps 50% among patients with refractory epilepsy.
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Phylis Feiner Johnson
I've been a professional copywriter for over 35 years. I also had epilepsy for decades. My mission is advocacy; to increase education, awareness and funding for epilepsy research. Together, we can make a huge difference. If not changing the world, at least helping each other, with wisdom, compassion and sharing.
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