ABSTRACT Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is among five major malignancies in Indonesia and the primary malignant tumor in men. Literature review was conducted to study the risk factors for nasopharyngeal carcinoma using books and journals since 2002-2012. Risk factors with a strong and consistent correlation: Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) and family history of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Risk factors with…