5 Countries With Highest Rate of Epilepsy

2. Brazil

No. of Epilepsy Cases (Million): 3.1

Rate of Epilepsy (Per 1000 People): 14.39

During the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, one-fourth of people with epilepsy (PWE) reported an increase in seizure frequency. They also faced difficulties accessing healthcare, including getting anti-seizure medication (ASM) and tele-health appointments, and they were worried about having a more severe case of COVID-19 because of their epilepsy.