incidence
Last reviewed 12/2021
The annual incidence of myeloma in UK is around 60-70 per million (1).
- in western countries the annual age adjusted incidence is 5.6 per 100,000 persons (2)
- in Europe the incidence is 4.5–6.0/100 000/year (3)
The median age at presentation in UK is around 70 years. 15% of the patients are younger than 60 years (1)
Multiple myeloma prevalence in the UK at 31st of December 2006 was as follows
- 1 year - 2889
- 5 year - 9422
- 10 year - 12,465
- prevalence is likely to increase due to the improved survival rates (1).
It is more common in Afro-Caribbean ethnic groups than in Caucasians (1).
Reference:
- (1) Bird JM et al. Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of multiple myeloma 2011. Br J Haematol. 2011;154(1):32-75.
- (2) Palumbo A, Anderson K.Multiple myeloma. N Engl J Med. 2011;364(11):1046-60.
- (3) Harousseau JL, Dreyling M; ESMO Guidelines Working Group. Multiple myeloma: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Ann Oncol. 2010;21 Suppl 5:v155-7.