Analysis of risk factors of thyroid cancer / 国际肿瘤学杂志

ABSTRACT

In the last decades, the incidence of thyroid cancer has continuously and rapidly increased, and the risk factors have become the focus of the whole society′s attention.The exposure of radiation in childhood and genetic predisposition are determinate risk factors for thyroid cancer.Goiter, benign nodules/adenomas and obesity are highly likely risk factors for thyroid cancer.Some menstrual and reproductive factors and dietetic factors are possible risk factors for thyroid cancer.