Adult Prevalence of Epilepsy in Spain: EPIBERIA, a Population-Based Study
Joint Authors
Matías-Guiu, Jorge
Serrano-Castro, Pedro Jesús
Mauri-Llerda, José Ángel
Hernández-Ramos, Francisco José
Sánchez-Alvarez, Juan Carlos
Parejo-Carbonell, Beatriz
Quiroga-Subirana, Pablo
Vázquez-Gutierrez, Fernando
Santos-Lasaosa, Sonia
Mendez-Lucena, Carolina
Redondo-Verge, Luis
Tejero-Juste, Carlos
Morandeira-Rivas, Clara
Sancho-Rieger, Jerónimo
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-12-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Background.
This study assesses the lifetime and active prevalence of epilepsy in Spain in people older than 18 years.
Methods.
EPIBERIA is a population-based epidemiological study of epilepsy prevalence using data from three representative Spanish regions (health districts in Zaragoza, Almería, and Seville) between 2012 and 2013.
The study consisted of two phases: screening and confirmation.
Participants completed a previously validated questionnaire (EPIBERIA questionnaire) over the telephone.
Results.
A total of 1741 valid questionnaires were obtained, including 261 (14.99%) raising a suspicion of epilepsy.
Of these suspected cases, 216 (82.75%) agreed to participate in phase 2.
Of the phase 2 participants, 22 met the International League Against Epilepsy’s diagnostic criteria for epilepsy.
The estimated lifetime prevalence, adjusted by age and sex per 1,000 people, was 14.87 (95% CI: 9.8–21.9).
Active prevalence was 5.79 (95% CI: 2.8–10.6).
No significant age, sex, or regional differences in prevalence were detected.
Conclusions.
EPIBERIA provides the most accurate estimate of epilepsy prevalence in the Mediterranean region based on its original methodology and its adherence to ILAE recommendations.
We highlight that the lifetime prevalence and inactive epilepsy prevalence figures observed here were compared to other epidemiological studies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Serrano-Castro, Pedro Jesús& Mauri-Llerda, José Ángel& Hernández-Ramos, Francisco José& Sánchez-Alvarez, Juan Carlos& Parejo-Carbonell, Beatriz& Quiroga-Subirana, Pablo…[et al.]. 2015. Adult Prevalence of Epilepsy in Spain: EPIBERIA, a Population-Based Study. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1078919
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Serrano-Castro, Pedro Jesús…[et al.]. Adult Prevalence of Epilepsy in Spain: EPIBERIA, a Population-Based Study. The Scientific World Journal No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1078919
American Medical Association (AMA)
Serrano-Castro, Pedro Jesús& Mauri-Llerda, José Ángel& Hernández-Ramos, Francisco José& Sánchez-Alvarez, Juan Carlos& Parejo-Carbonell, Beatriz& Quiroga-Subirana, Pablo…[et al.]. Adult Prevalence of Epilepsy in Spain: EPIBERIA, a Population-Based Study. The Scientific World Journal. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1078919
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1078919