Affected Populations. Dupuytrenâs contracture is a rare disorder that affects more males than females by a ration of 4:1. The incidence of the disease increases after the age of 40. It also occurs with greater frequency in people who are chronically ill or have epilepsy, tuberculosis, or diabetes mellitus. People who have alcoholism also appear to be at increased risk for Dupuytrenâs contracture.
Diction is the distinctive tone or tenor of an authorâs writings. Diction is not just a writer's choice of words it can include the mood, attitude, dialect and style of writing. Diction is usually judged with reference to the prevailing standards of proper writing and speech and is seen as the mark of quality of the writing.
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