About The Study: The findings of this study suggest that sexual and gender minority adults in the U.S. have a disproportionate prevalence of epilepsy. The reasons for this disparity are likely complex and may be associated with biological and psychosocial determinants of health unique to this population; as such, these individuals are in need of protected access to medical care.
About The Study: The findings of this study suggest that sexual and gender minority adults in the U.S. have a disproportionate prevalence of epilepsy. The reasons for this disparity are likely complex and may be associated with biological and psychosocial determinants of health unique to this population; as such, these individuals are in need of protected access to medical care.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Emily L. Johnson, M.D., M.P.H., email ejohns92@jhmi.edu.
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(doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2024.2243)
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Kendall Mcintyre. (July 22, 2024). Prevalence of epilepsy in people of sexual and gender minoritized groups. Scienmag. https://scienmag.com/prevalence-of-epilepsy-in-people-of-sexual-and-gender-minoritized-groups/
Kendall Mcintyre. "Prevalence of epilepsy in people of sexual and gender minoritized groups." Scienmag, 22 July 2024, https://scienmag.com/prevalence-of-epilepsy-in-people-of-sexual-and-gender-minoritized-groups/. Accessed 4 September 2026.
Kendall Mcintyre. "Prevalence of epilepsy in people of sexual and gender minoritized groups." Scienmag. July 22, 2024. https://scienmag.com/prevalence-of-epilepsy-in-people-of-sexual-and-gender-minoritized-groups/
