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==Overview== | |||
==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
Clinical data has suggested that the development of [[chronic lymphocytic leukemia]] is related to several factors. | Clinical data has suggested that the development of [[chronic lymphocytic leukemia]] is related to several factors. |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [3]
Overview
Risk Factors
Clinical data has suggested that the development of chronic lymphocytic leukemia is related to several factors.
- Certain chemical exposures: Studies suggest that some herbicides and insecticides used in farming may increase the risk of chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
- Family history: Epidemic survey shows that first-degree relatives of chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients have an increased risk for this cancer.
- Gender: Clinical data show chronic lymphocytic leukemia is more common in men than women.
- Race: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is more common in North America and Europe than in Asia.