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The most common and severe form of the disorder, called Duchenne (du-SHEN) muscular dystrophy, affects about 2 in 1,000 young boys. In the United States, it has been estimated that 40,000 boys and young men are afflicted with this form. In western Europe, an estimated 70,000 are affected.
1 Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD): DMD affects young boys, causing progressive muscle weakness, usually beginning in the legs. 2  It is the most severe form of muscular dystrophy. 3  DMD occurs in about 1 in 3,500 male births, and affects approximately 8,000 boys and young men in the United States.imb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) â This form of muscular dystrophy begins in late childhood to early adulthood and affects both men and women, causing weakness in the muscles around the hips and shoulders.