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==Overview== | |||
==Risk Factors== | |||
*Factors associated with an increased incidence of ACS are: | |||
*:* The SS genotype | |||
*:* A higher steady-state white blood cell ([[WBC]]) count. | |||
*:* It seems that smoking status does not influence the incidence of ACS. | |||
*:* A higher level of Hb F may protect children younger than 2 years old. | |||
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[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Risk Factors
- Factors associated with an increased incidence of ACS are:
- The SS genotype
- A higher steady-state white blood cell (WBC) count.
- It seems that smoking status does not influence the incidence of ACS.
- A higher level of Hb F may protect children younger than 2 years old.