Figure 2.

Average annual percent^a change in multiple myeloma incidence rates by race/ethnicity^b, and age, among adults (individuals aged 20 years or older), United States^c, 2003‐2016. ^aAverage annual percent change (AAPC) was calculated using join point regression. ^bRacial and ethnic groups are mutually exclusive. Hispanic persons can be any race. Rates are not presented for those with. ^cData are compiled from cancer registries that meet data quality criteria covering 100% of the U.S population during 2003‐. ^dIndicates the AAPC was significantly different from zero (P < .05). ^eNHW = non‐Hispanic White; NHB = non‐Hispanic Black; NHAI/AN = non‐Hispanic American Indian/Alaskan Native; AAPC for APIs was not included for ages 20‐49, 50‐59, 40‐79, and ≥ 80 due to case counts < 16 for certain years