Table 1:
Baseline characteristics of study cohort
| Overall (N= 392,589) | Multiple Myeloma (N=1366) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age at Entry | ||
| >60 | 229,032 (58%) | 952 (70%) |
| 45–60 | 163,557 (42%) | 414 (30%) |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 230,130 (59%) | 961 (70%) |
| Female | 162,459 (41%) | 405 (30%) |
| Race | ||
| Non-Hispanic White | 361,486 (92%) | 1,216 (89%) |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 13,714 (4%) | 94 (7%) |
| Hispanic/Asian/Pacific Islander/American Indian/Alaskan Native/Unknown | 17,389 (4%) | 56 (4%) |
| Body Mass Index | ||
| <18.5 | 3,935 (1%) | 11 (1%) |
| 18.5–25 | 134,997 (34%) | 420 (31%) |
| 25–30 | 16,3455 (42%) | 609 (45%) |
| 30–35 | 59,669 (15%) | 227 (17%) |
| >35 | 23,645 (6%) | 75 (5%) |
| Education | ||
| Less than high school | 21,231 (5%) | 74 (5%) |
| Completed high school | 75,189 (19%) | 248 (18%) |
| Post-high school training/College/Postgraduate | 286,512 (73%) | 1,019 (75%) |
| Unknown | 9,657 (3%) | 25 (2%) |