14/01/2026
The incidence of bladder cancer is increasing in certain regions, with a strong correlation to smoking, and is also influenced by factors such as age, and gender (with a higher prevalence in males). Key risk factors comprise to***co use (the most significant), occupational exposure to chemicals (such as dyes, rubber, and paint), chronic bladder inflammation (as seen in schistosomiasis), radiation, certain medications, family history, and consumption of high-arsenic water. Mitigating these modifiable risks, particularly through smoking cessation, reduces the risk of developing cancer.