Do you know the stats?
A seizure is a sudden, temporary burst of electrical activity in the brain. Think of it like a "short circuit" in a computer; for a few seconds or minutes, the brain’s electrical signals become disorganized, which can change how a person looks, moves, or feels.
Common Seizure Triggers
Alcohol, Drugs, Sleep Deprivation, Epilepsy, Concussions, dehydration, stress, lights, tumors, are all causes and triggers of a seizure.
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A seizure trigger is a specific circumstance, activity, or substance that makes a seizure more likely to happen, especially in those with preexisting conditions. For people with epilepsy, a trigger lowers the brain's "seizure threshold"—basically making it easier for that sudden burst of electrical activity to occur.
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It is important to note that a trigger is not the same as the cause of a condition; rather, it is the immediate spark that sets a seizure in motion.
Global Statistics
The Numbers: Lifetime Risk & Public Impact
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The "1 in 10" Rule: Approximately 10% of the population will experience at least one seizure in their lifetime.
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Epilepsy Diagnoses: About 1 in 26 people will eventually be diagnosed with epilepsy.
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Single Tonic-Clonic Events: Roughly 25%–30% of first-time seizures are "provoked" (one-time events caused by high fever, drugs, alcohol, or trauma) rather than chronic epilepsy.
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Public vs. Private: Roughly 20-30% of Seizures occur in public spaces (like festivals, schools, or stores), where bystanders are the only ones available to help.
Project Aura's Solutions
See what's happening there? In most cases people dont know what to do, they are stricken by the bystander effect. searching their phones on how to help or calling 911. scared, lost, and wanting to help.
We are here to solve a dangerous gap in public safety: public spaces are filled with well-meaning people who lack the education to act. Through our specialized training programs and our commitment to donating safety gear to families in need, we are turning bystanders into lifesavers and houses into safe havens.
