Who is affected by Tourette's disorder?

About 6 to 12 out of 100 people have tics at some time in their lives.1 And about 1 child out of 100 may have Tourette's disorder.1, 2 It is hard to know exactly how many children with tics may have Tourette's disorder, especially when the tics are mild.

Boys are about 3 times more likely to have Tourette's disorder than girls.3


Author: Debby Golonka, MPHLast Updated: September 27, 2007
Medical Review: Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Karin M. Lindholm, DO - Neurology

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