Lymphoma - Hodgkin - Childhood - Risk Factors
ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of a child or teen developing Hodgkin lymphoma. Use the menu to see other pages.
What are the risk factors for childhood Hodgkin lymphoma?
A risk factor is anything that increases a person’s chance of developing cancer. Although risk factors often influence the development of cancer, most do not directly cause cancer. Some children with several risk factors never develop cancer, while others with no known risk factors do.