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Study cohort.
| Group | N | GGE, n (%) | Focal, n (%) | Other Epilepsies, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy Cases | 3,000 | 922 (31%) | 1,276 (42%) | 802 (27%) |
| - Familial | 1,818 | 678 (37%) | 601 (33%) | 539 (30%) |
| - Sporadic | 1,182 | 244 (21%) | 675 (57%) | 263 (22%) |
| Unaffected Relativesa | 771 | •• | •• | •• |
| Controls | 15,929 | •• | •• | •• |
Unaffected Relatives are relatives of Familial Epilepsy cases only.
Abbreviations: GGE, genetic generalised epilepsies.
