5 Countries With Highest Rate of Epilepsy

3. United States

No. of Epilepsy Cases (Million): 3.4

Rate of Epilepsy (Per 1000 People): 10.2

About 1.2% of people in the US have active epilepsy, equivalent to 3 million adults and 470,000 children. About 0.6% of children aged 0-17 years have active epilepsy. Mayo Clinic campuses in Minnesota, Arizona, and Florida are accredited Level 4 Epilepsy Centers by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC). This means they offer the most advanced evaluation and care for people with epilepsy.