What is the history of muscular dystrophy?!
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What is the history of muscular dystrophy?
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There are about 60 different types of muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions. These conditions are characterised by the loss of muscle strength, as progressive muscle wasting or nerve deterioration occurs. They are mainly inherited, can cause shortened life expectancy and there are currently no cures.
"30,000 people in the UK have a neuromuscular condition" Neuromuscular conditions affect boys, girls, men and women of all ages, occur across all ethnic groups and often more than once in one family. We estimate that there are about 30,000 people in the UK with a neuromuscular condition. When family members and friends are included, over 150,000 are affected by muscle wasting conditions.
The cause of most of the conditions we cover is genetic. That is why so much research has already gone into finding which genes are at fault and how they might be repaired. The genetic risks vary.
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