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Epilepsy under the lights in the City of Ingres. To raise awareness of this chronic disease, the town of Montauban was lit up on Monday February 12, on the occasion of its International Day.
From the shadow to the light
Nearly 50 million people suffer from epilepsy worldwide. Among them, there are 650,000 French people, who are still too often stigmatized. To bring this widespread disease out of the shadows, the town of Montauban lit up on Monday February 12. A form of homage paid to the sick and a highlighting of this comitial evil during the International Epilepsy Day.
This chronic disease is often characterized by so-called epileptic seizures. However, this symptom is not sufficient for diagnosis. This neurological condition manifests itself in several forms, making its understanding more complex. A clarification that highlights the importance of a awareness project like the one proposed by the Cité d’Ingres.
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