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Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition that affects approximately 2.3 million people in the United States.
The Epilepsy Foundation estimates an annual total cost to the United States of $12.5 billion in direct and indirect costs for epilepsy and seizures.
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CDC focuses on improving care, self-management, surveillance, prevention research, communication, information dissemination, and works to strengthen partnerships to promote epilepsy awareness and quality of life for people affected by epilepsy. In 2001, CDC
CDC continues to work with the Epilepsy Foundation and other partners on a communication campaign to help adolescents with epilepsy make decisions about whether, with whom, and when to share information about epilepsy and seizures.
CDC will also work with partners to assess the needs of parents in assisting their children with epilepsy in taking appropriate responsibility for managing their condition.
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