The cause of death as recorded in 37125 death certificates (DC) issued in the Kandy District over 20 years at five-year intervals beginning 1967 was analysed to determine the trends in mortality caused by convulsive disorders in the community. Convulsions accounted for 881 (23.7/1000) deaths, the highest number being in infancy (35.8%). A slight male preponderance of 51.5% was observed. Most of...
