The Prevalence of Tic Disorders in Poland: Regional and Sex Differences
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/tohm.1165 | Journal eISSN: 2160-8288
Language: English
Page range: 26 - 26
Submitted on: Jan 15, 2026
Accepted on: Mar 31, 2026
Published on: Apr 13, 2026
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