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  1. At Slightly Higher Risk 
  2. ‚Ä¢ Men are slightly more likely than women to develop leukemia, and whites are more likely than blacks.
  3. ‚Ä¢ People who have been exposed to prolonged or significant doses of radiation have a higher risk of developing
  4.   leukemia. 
  5. ‚Ä¢ Prolonged exposure to toxic organic chemical compounds may be associated with increased risk.