| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9988862 | European Journal of Paediatric Neurology | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The percentage of consanguinity in parents of the epileptic patients was significantly higher in comparison to a sample of the general population (OR=2.612, 95%-CI: 1.929-3.536, P<0.0001) which signifies the importance of consanguinity as a potential risk factor for epilepsy. In this regard, more education and awareness of young individuals about the increased risk of epilepsy after familial marriages (at least by 2.2 folds), as well as pre-marriage counseling for couples who have a family history of epilepsy are necessary as an effective preventive program.
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Authors
Ali Akbar Asadi-Pooya,