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 There are major differences between countries in terms of the prevalence of muscular dystrophy. For example, the rate of Duchenne muscular dystrophy in South Africa is estimated at 1 case/100 000 males compared with approximately 17 cases/100 000 males in Sweden

 The survival of individuals with some varieties of muscular dystrophy has increased significantly in countries with access to corticotherapy, cardiac medical treatment and mechanical ventilation