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New CDC Report: More Americans Have Epilepsy Than Ever Before

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First estimates available for every state show disorder is widespread

Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—August 10, 2017. The number of U.S. adults and children with epilepsy is increasing, with at least 3.4 million people living with the disorder, according to data released today in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. It’s the first time epilepsy estimates have been available for every state.

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The data show the disorder is widespread. In 2015, about 3 million U.S.…

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