Aplastic anemia risk factors

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Overview

Aplastic anemia is a rare but serious blood disorder.

Risk factors

Age

• People of all ages can develop aplastic anemia.
• Common in adolescents, young adults, and the elderly.

Gender

Men and women are equally likely to develop aplastic anemia

Race

• Two to three times more common in Asian countries.

Other causes

• Exposure to toxins
• Radiation or chemotherapy
• Have certain infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, or inherited conditions