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World Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Day 2023 - September 07

September 17 , 2023 437 days 367 0
  • This Day is observed each year to raise awareness about Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
  • The purpose of the day is to support efforts that will improve the quality of life for those who have dystrophinopathies through education, advocacy, and social inclusion.
  • This rare degenerative illness makes muscles weaker over time until it affects the entire body.
  • One in five thousand boys are born with the condition.
  • It results from an X-chromosome mutation.

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