This 2014 systematic review synthesizes prevalence data for all muscular dystrophy types from 38 studies across 19 countries (1960–2013). It asks: how common are these disorders in the general population, and how reliable are existing estimates? The answer matters for resource allocation, research funding, and understanding the true burden of these conditions.
This 2014 systematic review synthesizes prevalence data for all muscular dystrophy types from 38 studies across 19 countries (1960–2013). It asks: how common are these disorders in the general population, and how reliable are existing estimates? The answer matters for resource allocation, research funding, and understanding the true burden of these conditions.