The relationship between the rate of homicide by those with schizophrenia and the overall homicide rate: A systematic review and meta-analysis

@article{Large2009TheRB,
  title={The relationship between the rate of homicide by those with schizophrenia and the overall homicide rate: A systematic review and meta-analysis},
  author={Matthew Large and Glen L. Smith and Olav Nielssen},
  journal={Schizophrenia Research},
  year={2009},
  volume={112},
  pages={123-129}
}
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