Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare neuromuscular disease that affects 1 in every 3,500 to 5,000 male neonates worldwide. It is caused by mutations in the gene encoding the protein dystrophin. These genetic changes emerge as developmental delays and, in more severe types of DMD, limb weakness, loss of independence, and respiratory issues. Furthermore, it is estimated that 250K people in the United States suffer from muscular dystrophy.
As per DelveInsight analysis, the total number of prevalent cases of DMD in the seven major markets was around 31K in 2023. In the United States, in 2023, the highest proportion of age-specific cases was observed in chi...
