A rare muscle disorder, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), approximately affects 1 in 3,500 male births globally. In 2023, the total number of prevalent cases of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in the 7MM (The US, EU5, and Japan) was around 31,400. The United States encompasses the highest prevalent population of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, with approximately 17,200 cases in 2023. In the US, the age group of 5-9 years accounted for the highest cases in 2023, followed by the 10-14 years age group.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is an X-linked genetic disorder caused by a mutated gene on the X-chromosome, hence the reason why it mostly manifests in males. Females with the ...
