Association of metabolic disorders and lifestyle behaviors with epilepsy: Evidence from the NHANES database

Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that places a substantial burden on healthcare systems worldwide. Identifying associated risk factors is essential for effective prevention and management. This study examined the associations between epilepsy and key metabolic disorders (diabetes, hypertension) together with modifiable lifestyle factors (body mass index [BMI], smoking, alcohol consumption) using nationally representative NHANES data. We analyzed publicly available data from the...