A common trait of Becker's Muscular Dystrophy is:
1. Progressive weakness in the trunk and arms over time.
2. A quick rate of deterioration of the body.
3. Cardiomyopathy.
4. Usually diagnosed by the age of 3.
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1. This type of dystrophy has weakening in the legs and pelvis areas.
2. This particular type of muscular dystrophy has a longer life expectancy than most other types of muscular dystrophy.
3. Cardiomyopathy occurs because of abnormality in the protein dystrophin in the body.
4. First diagnosis usually does not occur until between the ages 5 and 15.
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