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Prevalence of Treated Epilepsy in Korea Based on National Health Insurance Data

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Author(s)
Seo-Young LeeKi-Young JungIl Keun LeeSang Do YiYong Won ChoDong Wook KimSeung-Sik HwangSejin Kimthe Korean Epilepsy Society
Keimyung Author(s)
Yi, Sang DoCho, Yong Won
Department
Dept. of Neurology (신경과학)
Journal Title
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Issued Date
2012
Volume
27
Issue
3
Keyword
EpilepsyEpidemiologyPrevalenceInsurance, HealthCostAnticonvulsant
Abstract
The Korean national health security system covers the entire population and all medical
facilities. We aimed to estimate epilepsy prevalence, anticonvulsant utilization pattern and
the cost. We identified prevalent epilepsy patients by the prescription of anticonvulsants
under the diagnostic codes suggesting seizure or epilepsy from 2007 Korean National
Health Insurance databases. The information of demography, residential area, the kind of
medical security service reflecting economic status, anticonvulsants, and the costs was
extracted. The overall prevalence of treated epilepsy patients was 2.41/1,000, and higher
for men than women. The age-specific prevalence was the lowest in those in their thirties
and forties. Epilepsy was more prevalent among lower-income individuals receiving
medical aid. The regional prevalence was the highest in Jeju Island and lowest in Ulsan city.
New anticonvulsants were more frequently used than old anticonvulsants in the younger
age group. The total annual cost of epilepsy or seizure reached 0.46% of total medical
expenditure and 0.27% of total expenditure on health. This is the first nationwide
epidemiological report issued on epilepsy in Korea. Epilepsy prevalence in Korea is
comparable to those in developed countries. Economic status and geography affect the
prevalence of epilepsy.
Keimyung Author(s)(Kor)
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Publisher
School of Medicine
Citation
Seo-Young Lee et al. (2012). Prevalence of Treated Epilepsy in Korea Based on National Health Insurance Data. Journal of Korean Medical Science, 27(3), 285–290. doi: 10.3346/jkms.2012.27.3.285
Type
Article
ISSN
1011-8934
DOI
10.3346/jkms.2012.27.3.285
URI
https://kumel.medlib.dsmc.or.kr/handle/2015.oak/33807
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