Who is at risk of getting acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)?

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Who is at risk of getting acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)?

ALL is most likely to occur in children under age 5 and adults over 50. It’s slightly more common in males than females. It also occurs more often in white races than Black.

Other risk factors may include:

  • Exposure to radiation or toxic chemicals.
  • Past chemotherapy.
  • Smoking.
  • Some genetic conditions, including Down syndrome and neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1).
  • Viruses that lower your immune system, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

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