SUDEP

Jul 05 2025HEALTH

Understanding SUDEP: A Closer Look at Childhood Epilepsy Risks

Epilepsy is a common condition affecting many children. In the UK, around 1 in 200 kids have it. But here's a tough fact: about 1 in 1, 000 children with epilepsy die each year from SUDEP, or Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy. It's one of the leading causes of death for those with epilepsy. Researchers have found several risk factors for SUDEP. Some of these can b...

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