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Introduction: Epilepsy affects about 50 million people worldwide, 80% of whom live in low- and middle-income countries. In Brazil, epidemiological studies are outdated and restricted to specific regions, mostly due to the country’s continental size. Objective: We aimed to present the first evidence-based study on epidemiological aspects of individuals with epilepsy, mapping the characteristics of this disease in a referral center in a region of Southeast Brazil. Methods: A retrospective study was carried out from January 2010 to March 2021. Patients were selected according to the Internation...