{
  "id": 3334345,
  "title": "Acute myeloid leukemia increasingly impacting older adults globally",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/acute-myeloid-leukemia-increasingly-impacting-older-adults-globally",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-25T19:40:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Medical Xpress",
    "slug": "medical-xpress",
    "url": "https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-acute-myeloid-leukemia-impacting-older.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is becoming a growing concern for older adults worldwide, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Geriatric Oncology. Researchers from the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University in China analyzed data from 1990 to 2021, revealing a consistent upward trend in AML incidence, prevalence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) among adults aged 60 and older. The study projects that these burden measures will continue to worsen by 2050.\n\nIn 2021, the age-standardized rates were as follows: incidence (8.18 per 100,000), prevalence (8.31), mortality (7.73), and DALYs (140.24). The research found that as individuals age, the incidence, mortality, and DALY rates increase, peaking between ages 90 to 94. However, the prevalence rate peaked earlier, at ages 80 to 84. Men consistently had higher values across all metrics, and the gap between male and female rates widened with age. Furthermore, the study found a correlation between higher burden rates and higher sociodemographic index (SDI) levels, indicating that high-income countries and regions face a more significant burden.\n\nThe authors suggest that population growth is the primary factor contributing to the increasing AML burden, while smoking, high body mass index, and occupational exposure to benzene and formaldehyde are the most modifiable risk factors. The findings highlight the need for primary prevention efforts, such as weight control, smoking cessation, and occupational protection, to be incorporated into public health priorities. As the global population continues to age, health care systems must be prepared to address cancer prevention and treatment for older individuals.",
  "summary": "Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) poses an increasing global burden for older adults, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in the Journal of Geriatric Oncology.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}