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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.
This type of muscular dystrophy also more commonly affects boys. Muscle weakness occurs mostly in the arms and legs, with symptoms appearing between age 11 and 25. Other symptoms of Becker muscular dystrophy include: 1  walking on the toes. 2  frequent falls. 3  muscle cramps. 4  trouble getting up from the floor.