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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.
Some types of muscular dystrophy affect only males; some people with MD enjoy a normal life span with mild symptoms that progress very slowly; others experience swift and severe muscle weakness and wasting, dying in their late teens to early 20s. The various types of MD affect more than 50,000 Americans. Duchenne. 2  The most common form of muscular dystrophy in children, Duchenne muscular dystrophy affects only males. 3  It appears between the ages of 2 and 6. 4  The muscles decrease in size and grow weaker over time yet may appear larger.