Journal of Psychosomatic Research
Volume 65, Issue 5 , Pages 461-472 , November 2008

The prevalence and epidemiology of Gilles de la Tourette syndrome: Part 1: The epidemiological and prevalence studies

  • Mary M. Robertson

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    • Corresponding Author Information2nd Floor Charles Bell House, 67-73 Riding House Street, London W1W – 7EJ, United Kingdom.

Received 10 April 2007 ,Revised 11 March 2008 ,Accepted 11 March 2008.

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Volume 65, Issue 5 , Pages 461-472 , November 2008

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