Epilepsy: mortality data
Epilepsy was certified as the underlying cause in 116 deaths in Scotland in 2021 (Table 1). Chart 1 shows the number of epilepsy deaths in Scotland between 2008 and 2021. Although there is a relatively small numbers of deaths, there has been an overall upward trend over the last 10 years, with higher numbers of deaths in males than females.
Table 1: Deaths from epilepsy or status epilepticus, Scotland 2021
| Epilepsy (1) | Status Epilepticus (2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 61 | 8 |
| Female | 46 | 1 |
| Both sexes combined | 107 | 9 |
(1) Based on ICD10 code G40; excludes status epilepticus; (2) A form of epilepsy characterised by continuous and uncontrolled seizures; statistics based on ICD10 G41; Source: National Records of Scotland (formerly General Register Office for Scotland) Vital Events Reference Tables (Table 6.04)
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