Atlas Epilepsy Care in the World 2005: Global Campaign Against Epilepsy

This atlas is one of the most comprehensive compilations of available resources for epilepsy ever attempted, providing an illustrative presentation of information on the current status of epilepsy services and care available from 160 countries covering 97.5% of the world population.The data confirm what professionals in the field of epilepsy have known for a long time - that epilepsy care is grossly inadequate compared with the needs in most countries. When it comes to epilepsy care, most countries are developing countries . This atlas is one of the most comprehensive compilations of available resources for epilepsy ever attempted, providing an illustrative presentation of information on the current status of epilepsy services and care available from 160 countries covering 97.5% of the world population. The data confirm what professionals in the field of epilepsy have known for a long time, that epilepsy care is grossly inadequate compared with the needs in most countries:''when it comes to epilepsy care, most countries are developing countries''. This atlas is one of the most comprehensive compilations of available resources for epilepsy ever attempted, providing an illustrative presentation of information on the current status of epilepsy services and care available from 160 countries covering 97.5% of the world population. The data confirm what professionals in the field of epilepsy have known for a long time, that epilepsy care is grossly inadequate compared with the needs in most countries: ''when it comes to epilepsy care, most countries are developing countries'' At Head Of Title: Ibe, International League Against Epilepsy, Global Campaign Against Epilepsy. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 86-89). The word epilepsy derives from the Greek epilambanein, meaning to be seized, to be overwhelmed by surprise (1).