This February, the Epilepsy Foundation is raising awareness and working to improve equity in social opportunity, care, and support for everyone affected by epilepsy.
Join us in observing Black History Month, International Epilepsy Day, and
Rare Disease Day — three occasions that impact our community.
As we celebrate the rich history and significant contributions of African Americans to our society, we also recognize the ongoing challenges for equity, especially in healthcare. Over 578,000 Black, non-Hispanic people in the U.S. have active epilepsy. African Americans are more likely to be diagnosed due to factors like strokes and head injuries.
Observed on February 28, this day highlights rare forms of epilepsy. When the underlying cause of epilepsy impacts fewer than 200,000, it is considered rare.
