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As we mark National Public Health Week, individuals and organizations come together to address and highlight pressing health issues facing our nation. Public health encapsulates much more than disease prevention — it is the bedrock of our society's well-being, influencing how we live, work and interact with our environment.

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. These seizures are sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain that temporarily affect its normal functioning. The manifestation of seizures can vary depending on the specific part of the brain involved and the individual.