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Prevention strategies

Prevent traumatic brain injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion can cause epilepsy.

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Tips for preventing TBI and concussion:

• Wear seat belts when driving or riding in a vehicle.
• Make sure children sit in properly installed car or booster seats.
• Never drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Wear a helmet when riding a bike or doing certain sports.
• Prevent falls, especially in adults 65 or older and children 17 or younger.

Lower your risk of stroke

Stroke can cause epilepsy.

You can lower your chances of stroke by making healthy lifestyle choices:

• Eat a healthy diet.
• Keep a healthy weight.
• Be physically active.
• Don’t smoke or use tobacco.
• Avoid drinking too much alcohol.
• Learn to manage your stress.

Prevent cysticercosis infection

The most common cause of epilepsy globally is cysticercosis, a parasitic infection caused by the eggs of a tapeworm.

The infection can occur when eggs are swallowed after a person eats something that has tapeworm eggs on it. Once in the body, the eggs hatch a

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