Abstract
Epilepsy is the most common neurologic disorder in childhood. Effective interventions are available for treatment; however, the treatment gap in children is more than 80% in many developing countries. An important reason for this huge treatment gap is limited access to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). This article discusses the reasons for such a treatment gap, and possible ways forward in improving care of children with epilepsy worldwide.
MeSH terms
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Age Factors
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Anticonvulsants / supply & distribution
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Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use*
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Child
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Developing Countries / economics*
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Developing Countries / statistics & numerical data*
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Drug Costs / statistics & numerical data
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Epilepsy / drug therapy*
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Epilepsy / economics
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Global Health
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Guidelines as Topic
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Health Care Costs
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Health Services Accessibility
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Health Services Needs and Demand / statistics & numerical data
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Healthcare Disparities / statistics & numerical data
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Humans
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Research / organization & administration
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Research Design
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Treatment Outcome
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World Health Organization