Epilepsy in Cambodia–Treatment Aspects and Policy Implications: A Population-Based Representative Survey

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Authors

Devender Bhalla · Cambodian University for Specialties

Kimly Chea · University of Health Science

Chamroeun Hun · Cambodian University for Specialties

Vichea Chan · Calmette Hospital

Pierre Huc · Institut d’Epidémiologie Neurologique et de Neurologie Tropicale

Samleng Chan · University of Health Science

Robert Sebbag

Abstract

Epilepsy responded sufficiently well to the conventional treatment, even when taken at a minimal dosage and a simple daily regimen, without any polytherapy. This is yet another confirmation that it is possible to substantially reduce direct burden of epilepsy through means that are currently available to us.

Topics & Keywords

Epilepsy research and treatment Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 8, Issue 9, pp. e74817-e74817

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0074817

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