1960's - James Baldwin. A civil rights activist involved in the civil rights movement. In 1963, He was good friends with Harry Belafonte and other civil rights figures. Baldwin met with public figures to discuss the moral implications of the civil rights movement.
1 Certain genetic disorders, such as Down syndrome, are associated with an increased risk of leukemia. 2  Exposure to certain chemicals. 3  Exposure to certain chemicals, such as benzene â which is found in gasoline and is used by the chemical industry â also is linked to an increased risk of some kinds of leukemia. 4  Smoking. Previous cancer treatment. 2  People who've had certain types of chemotherapy and radiation therapy for other cancers have an increased risk of developing certain types of leukemia. 3  Genetic disorders. 4  Genetic abnormalities seem to play a role in the development of leukemia.
Leukemia risk factors. Gender: Men are more likely to develop CML, CLL and AML than women. Age: The risk of most leukemias, with the exception of ALL, typically increases with age. Family history: Most leukemias have no familial link.