Premature Mortality and Causes of Death Among People With Epilepsy: A Nationwide Population-Based Incident Cohort Study.

This study showed excess mortality in PWE, even in those without comorbidities and those receiving monotherapy. Regional disparities and sustained risks of deaths from external causes over ten years imply potential points of intervention. In addition to active control of seizures, education about injury prevention, monitoring for suicidal ideation and efforts to improve accessibility to epilepsy care are all required to reduce mortality.