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Leukemia
Frequently Asked Questions
7. Why does smoking increase a person's
chance of developing leukemia?
Cigarette smoke contains the chemical benzene as well as many other
toxic substances. Chronic exposure to high levels of benzene has
been associated with leukemia. Although benzene is found in low
levels in most environments, cigarette smoke is estimated to
account for about half of the benzene exposure in the United
States.
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