Smoking: Those who have been smoking for more than 20 years.
Tobacco Chewing: Those who have been chewing tobacco for more than 15 years.
Industrial/Vehicular Pollution: Those who are over-exposed to vehicular pollution or working or staying around industrial townships/areas.
Asbestos: Those who are exposed to asbestos in asbestos manufacturing workshop.
Exposure to Frequent X-rays: Those who arc exposed to frequent X-rays for investigations or those who are working in any capacity in the X-ray departments.
Oral Contraceptives: Women consuming pills, etc. for years by way of mouth for avoiding pregnancy.
Different Sexual Partners: Women having sexual relations with multiple or different partners.
Menopause: Women who have attained the stage of menopause are susceptible to uterine cervix cancer. After menopause they should regularly undergo investigation for uterine cancer.
Early Marriage and Frequent Pregnancies: One should undergo investigation for suspected uterine cancer after the age of 40.
The symptoms and risk-factors out lined above can raise the suspicion of cancer. The next chapter gives details about all the investigations that may be needed to convert the suspicion into a confirmed diagnosis.