“The average incidence of epilepsy each year in the U. S is estimated at 150,000 or 48 for every 100,000 people. Another way of saying this- each year, 150,000 or 48 out of 100,000 people will develop epilepsy.  The incidence of epilepsy is higher in young children and older adults. This means that epilepsy starts more often in these age groups.”.

Epilepsy Foundation  (www.epilepsy.com)