Chronic lymphocytic leukemia risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]

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.

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