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EDUCATE. INSPIRE.
SAFE is a charitable organization, formed in 2011, to help raise epilepsy awareness in South Carolina. Based in Charleston, we currently have groups in Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head. We are patients, family members, caregivers and friends that want to make a difference! Join us on our journey as we support each other and teach many!
WELCOME!
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, REMEMBER THE 4 C’S
Stay Calm & Cushion head,
turn person on their side,
loosen tight clothing
Clear the area – remove
objects that could cause
harm, do not place
anything in the mouth
Epilepsy in US:
- 3 million people in the US are currently diagnosed with epilepsy
- 200,000 new cases develop every year
- $15 billion per year spent on treatment
- 3% of US population will develop epilepsy by the age of 75
- 10% of US population will experience one seizure during lifetime
- Currently 20 approved Anti-
epilepsy drugs (AED’s) in US - 750,000 patients in US currently have no control of seizures with medications only
Magnitude of epilepsy in SC:
- Over 100,000 people have been diagnosed with epilepsy
- 44,000 people carry a diagnosis of active epilepsy, which requires treatment
- 2,100 new cases per year
- 10,000 yearly hospitalizations
- $80,000,000 hospitalization costs (2007)
IMPORTANT INFO
Comfort and support are
needed as seizure ends, look
for Medical I.D.
Call 911 if seizure lasts more
than 5 minutes or if injuries
occur
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