Prevalence of Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophies in the United States

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Authors

Paul A. Romitti · University of Iowa

Yong Zhu · University of Iowa

Soman Puzhankara · University of Iowa

Katherine A. James · University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Sarah K. Nabukera · University of Iowa

Gideon Zamba · University of Iowa

Emma Ciafaloni ·

Abstract

We present population-based prevalence estimates for DBMD in 6 US sites. Prevalence differed by race/ethnicity, suggesting potential cultural and socioeconomic influences in the diagnosis of DBMD. Prevalence also was higher for DMD than BMD. Continued longitudinal surveillance will permit us to examine racial/ethnic and socioeconomic differences in treatment and outcomes for MD STARnet cases.

Topics & Keywords

Muscle Physiology and Disorders Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 135, Issue 3, pp. 513-521

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2014-2044

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