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Comorbidity Among Adults With Epilepsy — United States, 2021–2022

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: While it is known that epilepsy often co-occurs with psychiatric disorders, few studies have examined nonpsychiatric comorbidity. We analyzed 2021 and 2022 National Health Interview Survey Sample Adult data. Compared with adults with no epilepsy, the 1.2% of US adults (about 3.0 million) with active epilepsy had a higher prevalence of nearly all 21 conditions examined and were more likely to have 4 or more co-occurring chronic conditions. Health care and social service providers can promote healthy behaviors and preventive screening for common comorbidities, improve access to care, and refer people with epilepsy to evidence-based self-management programs.

Source: Preventing Chronic Disease

DOI: 10.5888/pcd21.240313

Authors: Ying Zhou, Rosemarie Kobau, Daniel M. Pastula, Kurt J. Greenlund

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado Anschutz

Language: English

Topic: Epilepsy research and treatment

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention