Active epilepsy cases in the U.S. by state 2015

This statistic displays the number of active epilepsy cases in the United States as of 2015, by age. As of this time, it was estimated that around 54,100 people in Alabama were living with epilepsy, compared to 9,700 in Delaware. Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures and can lead to life-long disability.

Number of active epilepsy cases in the U.S. as of 2015, by state

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Release date

August 2017

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Region

United States

Survey time period

2011-2015

Special properties

Adults and children with active epilepsy

Supplementary notes

Active epilepsy cases in children are estimated from the current epilepsy prevalence in children (2011–2012 National Survey of Children’s Health) and the population of children, accounting for the ratios of family income to poverty thresholds.

Active epilepsy cases in adults are estimated from the prevalence of active epilepsy (taking medication, having had a seizure in the past year, or both) in adults (2015 National Health Interview Survey) and the population of adults, accounting for the ratios of family income to poverty thresholds. The total population estimates come from the 2014 weighted person counts of the Current Population Survey, 2015 Annual Social and Economic Supplement of the civilian noninstitutionalized population living in houses and military population living in houses.

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