Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Prevention

To prevent chronic myeloid leukemia, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Potential risk factors include: Behavioral risk factors Overweight (BMI ≥ 25; obesity). Environmental pollution – intoxications (poisonings). Ionizing radiation and benzene are thought to play a role in etiology Prevention factors (protective factors) High versus low leisure-time physical activity is associated … Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Prevention