Nasopharyngeal carcinoma risk factors
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Homa Najafi, M.D.[2]Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [3]
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of nasopharyngeal carcinoma are Chinese (or Asian) ancestry, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) exposure, cigarette smoking, and heavy alcohol intake.
Risk Factors
Common risk factors in the development of nasopharyngeal carcinoma are:
- Chinese (or Asian) ancestry
- Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) exposure
- Heavy alcohol intake
- Cigarette smoking