What causes bladder cancer? Scientists do not completely understand the causes of bladder cancer; however, there are some risk factors associated with its occurrence like:
• Age (the risk of bladder cancer increases with age. About nine out of 10 people with bladder cancer are older than 65);2
• Smoking (smoking greatly increases the risk of developing bladder cancer);3
• Gender (bladder cancer is much more common in men than in women);4
• Workplace exposures (being exposed to certain substances at work such as rubber, certain dyes, paint and hairdressing supplies);5
• Radiation