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How many americans are affected by duchenne muscular dystrophy? is this common?
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Approximately 14,000: Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a recessive x-linked form of muscular dystrophy, affecting around 1 in 3, 600 boys, which results in muscle degeneration. Approximately 14, 000 americans suffer from dmd.
Answered 3/23/2013
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