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Conclusions

It is clear that a diagnosis of epilepsy is associated with an increased risk of premature death,
particularly in the early years following diagnosis. Up to one-third of such deaths can be directly
or indirectly attributable to epilepsy. This risk is decreased but probably not eliminated by
rendering the person completely seizure free by treatment.

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