Approximately 150,000 people in the U.S. develop epilepsy each year, and more than 2 million have been diagnosed with it. Epilepsy is a brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.

美国每年大约有15万人患上癫痫，而且已经有200多万人被诊断出患有癫痫。癫痫是指大脑紊乱，典型特点是反复痉挛。

Known causes include strokes, brain tumors, traumatic brain injuries, insufficient prenatal care, and injuries at birth. More than half of all cases of epilepsy don't have a known cause.

癫痫的已知病因有中风、脑瘤、脑外损伤、缺乏产前护理，以及出生时受到的损伤。超过一半的癫痫病例没有明确病因。

To decrease your risk of developing epilepsy, take steps to prevent strokes and head injuries and get prenatal care. Early diagnosis and treatment can help a person with epilepsy live a full and healthy life.

为了减少患上癫痫的风险，要采取措施预防中风和头部损伤，并获取产前护理。早期诊断和治疗能够帮助癫痫患者过上完整健康的生活。