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National Epilepsy Day - 17 November

November 19 , 2018 2199 days 876 0
  • In India, November 17 is observed every year as National Epilepsy Day to create awareness about epilepsy.
  • Epilepsy is a chronic disorder of brain characterized by recurrent ‘seizures’ or fits.
  • The seizures are caused as a result of sudden, excessive electrical discharges in the neurons (brain cells).
  • Globally, the World Epilepsy Day or Purple Day is observed on March 26th annually.
 

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