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To evaluate mortality trends from malignant hematologic malignancies and the extent of racial disparities from 2018 to 2023.

December 8, 2025Blood

Persistent and emerging racial gaps in mortality from malignant hematologic malignancies, 2018–2023

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Retrospective analysis shows diverse mortality trends across racial groups in hematologic malignancies, suggesting persistent disparities.

To evaluate mortality trends from malignant hematologic malignancies and the extent of racial disparities from 2018 to 2023.
Population-based study using CDC WONDER database
Analyzed age-adjusted mortality rates per 100,000 population
Employed Joinpoint regression modeling for temporal trends
343,883 deaths from malignant hematologic malignancies reported in 2023
Modest mortality declines observed in White and Black populations
Increased mortality rates among several Asian subgroups, including Vietnamese and Samoan populations

Dhruvkumar Gadhiya (2025) studied this question.

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Retrospective analysis shows diverse mortality trends across racial groups in hematologic malignancies, suggesting persistent disparities.