If you have epilepsy and smoke, you are increasing your chances for other serious health problems. Learn steps that can help you quit smoking.
“Epilepsy” is a broad term used for conditions that affect the brain and cause seizures. About 2.4 million adults in the United States have epilepsy.
A recent CDC study showed that about 20% of adults with active epilepsy, and almost 22% of adults with a history of epilepsy, currently smoke cigarettes. About 19% of adults without epilepsy currently smoke. These new data show that people with active epilepsy are as likely to smoke cigarettes as people without epilepsy.
The Epilepsy Network is a worldwide community of people with epilepsy, family and friends, uniting to talk about their experiences, learn information about epilepsy, ask questions and so much more! Don’t let epilepsy defeat you, let it inspire you!
