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===Prevalence=== | ===Prevalence=== | ||
===Incidence=== | ===Incidence=== | ||
===Age=== | ===Age=== | ||
The incidence of adult T-cell leukemia increases with age; the median age at diagnosis is 57 years. | * The incidence of adult T-cell leukemia increases with age; the median age at diagnosis is 57 years. | ||
===Gender=== | ===Gender=== | ||
Females are more commonly affected with adult T-cell leukemia than males. The female to male ratio is approximately 1.4 to 1. | * Females are more commonly affected with adult T-cell leukemia than males. The female to male ratio is approximately 1.4 to 1. | ||
===Race=== | ===Race=== | ||
* The majority of adult T-cell leukemia cases are reported in Japan, the Caribbean, South America, and Africa. | |||
* Adult T-cell leukemia usually affects individuals of the African American race. Caucasian individuals are less likely to develop adult T-cell leukemia. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]
Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
Prevalence
Incidence
Age
- The incidence of adult T-cell leukemia increases with age; the median age at diagnosis is 57 years.
Gender
- Females are more commonly affected with adult T-cell leukemia than males. The female to male ratio is approximately 1.4 to 1.
Race
- The majority of adult T-cell leukemia cases are reported in Japan, the Caribbean, South America, and Africa.
- Adult T-cell leukemia usually affects individuals of the African American race. Caucasian individuals are less likely to develop adult T-cell leukemia.