Epilepsy and Stigma

The discussion highlights the historical context of eugenic laws affecting individuals with epilepsy, revealing that discrimination persisted well into the 1970s. With over 50 million people globally living with epilepsy today, the conversation underscores the ongoing stigma and the disproportionate impact on those in low and middle-income countries. The risk of premature death for people with epilepsy is alarmingly higher than that of the general population, often due to preventable incidents during seizures.