Kidney cancer: Causes and Risk Factors
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Kidney Cancer - Causes and Risk Factors

What are the risk factors for kidney cancer?

While there are no clear identifiable causes for kidney cancer, there are certain risk factors including: 
  • Smoking - smokers have approximately double the risk of non-smokers 
  • Obesity 
  • High blood pressure (hypertension) 
  • End-stage kidney disease that requires dialysis 
  • Chronic intake of mild painkillers, such as paracetamol, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) such as ibuprofen and aspirin 
  • Family history of kidney cancer 
  • Some hereditary conditions – individuals with hereditary conditions such as von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome, tuberous sclerosis, and Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome, have an increased risk of kidney cancer 
  • Exposure or contact with certain chemicals – e.g. aniline dye and heavy metals
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