Multiple Myeloma Overview
Risk Factors for Multiple Myeloma
- Age, the median age of diagnosis is 69. Most people are older, in their 60s
- Race, African-Americans are twice as likely to develop multiple myeloma as caucasians
- Gender, Men are more likely to develop multiple myeloma than women
- Family history, the rate is four times more with a family history of multiple myeloma, but the rate is low
- Obesity, overweight and obese people have an increased risk of developing multiple myeloma
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Risk
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Map of Multiple Myeloma Incidence Worldwide
Multiple Myeloma a incidence — Worldwide, with map showing occurrence of multiple myeloma (2012 Estimates)
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It is interesting to note that African-Americans are twice as likely to develop multiple myeloma as caucasians, but Africa has a lower incidence of multiple myeloma, suggesting that there are environmental factors contributing to the disease.
Myeloma Statistics (from Great Britain, Cancer Research UK)
Myeloma Trends (showing an increase in multiple myeloma over time)
Concise Review (from the International Myeloma Foundation)
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