Which individual is at most risk for developing chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)?
A) A 65-year-old Caucasian man
B) A 65-year-old Asian man
C) A 25-year-old Caucasian man
D) A 25-year-old Asian man
A) A 65-year-old Caucasian man
Explanation: A) CLL is primarily a disease of older adults, the incidence increasing dramatically in people over the age of 50 years. People as young as 30-39 years are being diagnosed with CLL, although this is less common. The incidence of CLL is highest among whites, while people of Asian descent have the lowest incidence rates.
B) CLL is primarily a disease of older adults, the incidence increasing dramatically in people over the age of 50 years. People as young as 30-39 years are being diagnosed with CLL, although this is less common. The incidence of CLL is highest among whites, while people of Asian descent have the lowest incidence rates.
C) CLL is primarily a disease of older adults, the incidence increasing dramatically in people over the age of 50 years. People as young as 30-39 years are being diagnosed with CLL, although this is less common. The incidence of CLL is highest among whites, while people of Asian descent have the lowest incidence rates.
D) CLL is primarily a disease of older adults, the incidence increasing dramatically in people over the age of 50 years. People as young as 30-39 years are being diagnosed with CLL, although this is less common. The incidence of CLL is highest among whites, while people of Asian descent have the lowest incidence rates.
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