Reducing your risk for leukemia
You may lower your risk of developing leukemia by doing the following.
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Not smoking is the best way to lower your risk of leukemia. Don’t start smoking. If you smoke, get help to quit. Quitting smoking lowers your risk of leukemia.
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Some studies have shown that overweight and obesity may increase your risk of leukemia. 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 benzene and formaldehyde @(Model.HeadingTag)>
Avoid or lower your long-term contact with benzene and formaldehyde to reduce your risk of leukemia.
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Learn what you can do to prevent cancer.