Smoking: People who smoke are at increased risk of bladder cancer due to the accumulation of a toxic substance in their urine that may damage the bladder lining.
Advanced age: Although bladder cancer may occur at any age, it occurs commonly in people over the age of 55 years.
Sexual disparities: Men are at an increased risk of developing bladder cancer than women.
Prior cancer treatment: Treatment of certain anticancer drugs, such as cyclophosphamide, for other cancer increases the risk of bladder cancer.
Exposure to toxic chemicals: Continuous exposure to certain toxic substances, such as arsenic, increases the risk of bladder cancer.
Family history of cancer: People with a personal history of bladder cancer or having bladder cancer in their family are at increased risk of bladder cancer.
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