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5. The Risk Factors for Developing Leukocytosis

Smoking is one contributor to leukocytosis, since it also increases the risk of diseases that cause the secondary condition. Some people with chronic inflammatory diseases develop leukocytosis as a result. People who take antidepressants and those with obesity also have an increased risk of a high white blood cell count. Some research suggests that a poor diet and poor sleep habits could be linked to white blood cell disorders.

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