Epidemiology
In 2024, there will be an estimated 20,800 new cases of AML and 11,220 deaths related to AML in the US.[5]
AML is more common in older adults.[5] In the US, approximately 61% of cases are diagnosed in people ages 65 years or over (2017-2021 data).[5] The median age at diagnosis is 69 years.[5]
AML is more common in men (male to female ratio is approximately 1.5:1).[5]
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