Which of the following individuals is at greatest risk for bladder cancer?
A) Male aged 70 years who retired as a manager for a dye factory
B) Female aged 70 years who retired as a manager for a dye factory
C) Male aged 70 years with a history of hypertension and diuretics treatment
D) Female aged 70 years with a history of hypertension and diuretics treatment
A
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Chronic irritation of the bladder, exposure to dyes, and cigarette smoking all contribute to the risk of bladder cancer, with older men at three times higher risk than women.
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