Reducing your risk for acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
You may lower your risk of developing acute myeloid leukemia (AML) by doing the following.
Be a non-smoker and avoid second-hand smoke @(Model.HeadingTag)>
Not smoking is the best way to lower your risk of AML. Don’t start smoking. If you smoke, get help to quit.
Avoid breathing in benzene @(Model.HeadingTag)>
Avoid or lower your long-term contact with benzene.
Maintain a healthy body weight @(Model.HeadingTag)>
Some studies have shown that overweight or obesity may increase your risk of AML. You may lower your risk by having a healthy body weight. Eating well and being physically active can help you have a healthy body weight.
Avoid breathing in formaldehyde @(Model.HeadingTag)>
Some studies have shown that coming into contact with formaldehyde may increase your risk of AML.
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