Consanguinity and Epilepsy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Demographic Analysis

Objective

The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between consanguineous parenthood and the prevalence and features of epilepsy in those who have it. Materials & Methods: A cross-sectional study of 541 epileptic patients was carried out. A standardized form was used to collect data on demographics, parental consanguinity, marital status, clinical features (EEG, MRI, and CT scan results), therapy methods, and geographic location. The chi-square test was used to investigate the link between consanguinity and other risk variables.