scotPHO introduction:
  Allergic conditions
  Cancer
  CHD
  Diabetes
  Disability
  Epilepsy
Key points
  Introduction
  Risk factors
  Policy context
  Data
  Key data sources
  Key references
  Useful links
  Hepatitis C
  Immunisations
  Infections
  Mental Health
  Multiple Sclerosis
  Oral Health
  Stroke
  Suicide
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Epilepsy: key points

  • Epilepsy is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the population
  • There is limited information on the prevalence of epilepsy in Scotland. Data from the new GMS contract suggests a prevalence of around 0.7%. The prevalence increases with age.
  • The estimated proportion of the Scottish population who consult their GP because of epilepsy in any one year is 0.3%