Tourette syndrome occurs in 3 out of every 1,000 school-aged children, and is more than twice as common in white kids as in blacks or Hispanics, according to the largest U.S. study to estimate how many have the disorder.

What gender is Tourettes most common in?

Childhood Tourettes Syndrome is three-to-four times more frequent in boys than girls and often is more severe in boys, research into the syndrome has shown.

Does Tourettes disqualify you military?

Service in the US Military If military recruiters do their job as directed, no one who has ever taken a psychiatric medication (including most of the drugs used to suppress tics) or who has ever been diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental condition will be admitted.

Can you join the military with ADHD?

While ADHD alone does not disqualify a person from military service, the Department of Defense (DOD) places significant enlistment restrictions on individuals with an ADHD diagnosis and/or prior treatment with medication. Has documentation of adverse academic, occupational, or work performance.

Can you join the military with hydrocephalus?

Chronic non-communicating hydrocephalus diagnosed in adulthood is uncommon and may be associated with serious complications. This condition is not compatible with service in the military.