Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia Risk Factors
What are the risk factors that lead to this condition? Are you at risk of getting Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia? Below you'll find information on each of the known risk factors for this condition.
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Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia Risks
The following factors increase your chance of developing CML:
- Sex: male
- Age: middle age or later
- Exposure to atomic bomb radiation
- Exposure to nuclear reactor accident
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Smoking is the only lifestyle factor that has been linked to leukemia. Its association with CML is still unclear.
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