Absence seizures in children - How common is it?

Absence seizures aren't common.

Less than 1 in 1,000 children under 15 get absence seizures.[1]

Girls are more likely to be affected than boys.[1] [2]

References

Arzimanoglou A, Guerrini R, Aicardi J. Epilepsies with typical absence seizures. In: Aicardi's epilepsy in children (3rd edition). Philadelphia: Lippincott, 2003.
Michelucchi R, Tassinari CA. Childhood absence epilepsy. In: Wallace S (editor). Epilepsy in children. Arnold, London, UK; 2004.

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