Children born by planned cesarean section are 21% more likely to develop acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a childhood cancer, than those born vaginally, a new study finds.
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Planned C-sections linked to increased risk of childhood leukemia: What to know - Live Science
A new study underscores a known link between planned C-sections and the risk of ALL, a childhood cancer. But overall, the risk is still very small, experts caution.
By:Rachel Somerstein
Source:Live Science
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