CODEF: Myths, Facts About Epilepsy That You Need To Know
By Raymond Dingana A not for profit organization known as Community Development and Epilepsy Foundation (CODEF) has outlined some of the Facts and Myths sorrounding epilepsy. Described by health experts as a central nervous system disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior , the illness has had its own share of Myths and Facts. According to the office of CODEF, many communities believe that epilepsy is contagious. This is not true as it cannot be transmitted from one person to the other. Press Session With Journalists At CODEF Head Office On the belief that epilepsy is caused by witchcraft or spiritual possession, the office of CODEF has debunked this and says Epilepsy has nothing to do with witchcraft. It is a medical condition that has to do with a chronic neurological disorder that can happen to anyone at any age. Another myth sitting on the neck of epilepsy is that those with the condition are not supposed to work since they a