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The median ages for pancreatic cancer and nonpancreatic cancer groups were 58.1\u00a0years (IQR: 51.3\u201364.4) and 57.5\u00a0years (IQR: 49.5\u201364.9), respectively. Multivariable logistic regression indicated that kirsten rats arcomaviral oncogene homolog (KRAS) gene mutation, hyperlipidaemia, pancreatitis, and pancreatic cysts are significantly correlated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. The five most highly ranked features in the XGBoost model were KRAS gene mutation status, age, alcohol consumption status, pancreatitis status, and hyperlipidaemia status.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Machine learning algorithms confirmed that KRAS gene mutation, hyperlipidaemia, and pancreatitis are potential risk factors for pancreatic cancer. Additionally, the coexistence of KRAS gene mutation and pancreatitis, as well as KRAS gene mutation and pancreatic cysts, is associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. 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