Question: what are the risks of getting cervical cancer?
Answer: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The most important risk factor for cervical cancer is infection with HPV. ... 
Immune system deficiency. ... 
Herpes. ... 
Smoking. ... 
Age. ... 
Socioeconomic factors. ... 
Oral contraceptives. ... 
Exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES).