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Comparison of Time Trends in Multiple Myeloma Incidence (1973–1997) in East Asia, Europe and United States, from Cancer Incidence in Five Continents, Vols IV–VIII
Cancer Information Services and Surveillance Division
Center for Cancer Control and Information Services
National Cancer Center
Tokyo, Japan
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Time trends of age-standardized rate (ASR) of multiple myeloma incidence (ICD-10: C88 and C90) were compared among 18 selected cancer registries and ethnic/racial groups in East Asia, Europe and United States. The data source was the Cancer Incidence in Five Continents, Vols IV–VIII (years at diagnosis 1973–1977, 1978–1982, 1983–1987,