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Lymphoma Cancer

Risk Factors

Various factors that increase the risk of lymphoma include:

  • Advanced age (60 and above)
  • Gender: In males, the risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is higher than in females.
  • Having a body mass index over 30 or being obese
  • A personal and family history of lymphoma
  • Autoimmune disorders: Patients having autoimmune diseases like HIV/AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, and Crohn's disease are at increased risk for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
  • Exposure to chemicals and radiation, such as fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, also increases the risk of lymphoma.
  • Smoking cigarettes
  • Certain bacterial and virus infections like Epstein-Barr virus, hepatitis C, helicobacter pylori
  • Inactive lifestyle and increased weight

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