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This resolution recognizes November 2025 as "National Epilepsy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, and provides extensive context about epilepsy as a neurological condition. The resolution highlights that epilepsy is a disorder characterized by recurring seizures, which occur when the brain's electrical rhythms become imbalanced, disrupting normal neurological functioning. It notes that epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the United States, affecting 3.4 million Americans, with approximately 150,000 new cases diagnosed annually, most frequently in young children and senior citizens. The document emphasizes that one in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime, and up to 50,000 Americans die each year from seizures and related causes. The resolution also recognizes the efforts of the Epilepsy Association of Western and Central Pennsylvania and the Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania in serving people with epilepsy, combating misinformation, and working to improve the quality of life for those affected by the condition. By designating this awareness month, the resolution aims to increase public understanding and support for individuals living with epilepsy.

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