<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat are the factors that increase the risk of developing follicular thyroid cancer?  <response>: <reason> Common risk factors in the development of follicular thyroid cancer are: Iodine deficiency Family history of thyroid cancer Radiation exposure Less common risk factors in the development of follicular thyroid cancer include: Occupational and environmental exposures Hepatitis C-related chronic hepatitis Increased parity and late age at first pregnancy 