What are some of the risk factors for getting acute lymphoblastic leukemia?

The risk factors for getting Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia include:: Cancer, Children, Environmental exposure, Genetic linkage, Viral infections, Chemotherapy.

Risk factors: Exposure to high levels of radiation to treat other types of cancer Exposure to certain chemicals such as benzene, a solvent used in oil refineries and other industries and present in cigarette smoke, certain cleaning products, detergents, and paint strippers Infection with human T-cell lymphoma or Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) inherited genetic syndrome such as Down syndrome Being white Being male