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- The table below lists the risk factors for chronic lymphocytic leukmeia development:[1]
| Risk Factor | Description |
|---|---|
| Chemical exposure | Exposure to herbicides and insecticides (used in farming) are correlated with an increased risk of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. |
| Family history | First-degree relatives of chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients have an increased risk to develop to the disease. |
| Gender | Males are more commonly affected with chronic lymphocytic leukemia than females] |
| Age | The chance to develop chronic lymphocytic leukemia increases as patients advance in age. |
| Trauma | A positive history of head trauma increases the risk of meningioma |
- ↑ What are the risk factors for chronic lymphocytic leukemia? American Cancer Society (2015) http://www.cancer.org/cancer/leukemia-chroniclymphocyticcll/detailedguide/leukemia-chronic-lymphocytic-risk-factors Accessed on October, 12 2015