Send comments and feedbackWe talk with the authors of a recent study that found a higher incidence of epilepsy in more socially deprived areas of County Cork, Ireland. How was the dataset compiled, and what are the implications of their findings?Read the full study (open access) in Epilepsia: Association between social deprivation and incidence of first seizures and epilepsy: A prospective population-based cohort. Eimer M. Maloney, Paul Corcoran, Daniel J. Costello, and Eilis J. O'ReillyThe researchers interviewed for this episode, Eimer M. Maloney and Eilis J. O'Reilly, have no conflicts of interest to disclose.---This episode was reported, edited, and produced by Nancy Volkers.Contact us with feedback or episode ideas at [email protected] Waves content is meant for informational purposes only and not as medical or clinical advice. The International League Against Epilepsy is the world's preeminent association of health professionals and scientists, working toward a world where no person's life is limited by epilepsy. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.ILAE website | Facebook | InstagramTwitter feeds: English | French | Japanese | Portuguese | Spanish | ILAE-YES Sharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice.Let us know how we're doing: [email protected] International League Against Epilepsy is the world's preeminent association of health professionals and scientists, working toward a world where no person's life is limited by epilepsy. Visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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