Purpose
On this page you can find data about adults with active epilepsy, including (1) sociodemographic characteristics, (2) self-reported health and disability status, and (3) epilepsy-related variables. Data come from the 2021, 2022, and 2023 National Health Interview Survey.
1. Sociodemographic characteristics
Characteristics of adults with active epilepsy by sociodemographic factors, 2021–2023
The graph and data table show the numbers and percentages of U.S. adults with active epilepsya by age group, education level, race/ethnicity, sex, current employment,b reasons for not working,c family income,d and current health insurance.e
2. Self-rated health and disability status of adults with active epilepsy
Health statusa among adults with active epilepsy,b 2021–2023
42.6% of U.S. adults with active epilepsy reported fair or poor health.
Disabilitya among adults with active epilepsy,b 2021–2023
38.4% of U.S. adults with active epilepsy reported having a disability.
3. Epilepsy-related variables
Epilepsy-related variables for adults with active epilepsy, 2021–2023
The graph and data table show the numbers and percentages of U.S. adults with active epilepsya by epilepsy-related variables such as having seen a neurologist in the last year, taking anti-seizure medication, and seizure control.
- Small sample sizes or estimates not adhering to NCHS Data Presentation Standards are not presented.