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9 Causes of Stomach Cancer

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Helicobacter pylori infection: This bacterium can colonize the stomach lining and lead to chronic inflammation, increasing the risk of stomach cancer over time

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Age: The risk of stomach cancer increases with age, with most cases occurring in individuals over the age of 55

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Gender: Men are more likely to develop stomach cancer than women

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Dietary factors: Consuming a diet high in salted, smoked, or pickled foods, as well as processed meats, may increase the risk of stomach cancer.

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Tobacco use: Smoking cigarettes or using other tobacco products is linked to an increased risk of stomach cancer

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Family history: Having a close relative (parent, sibling, or child) who has had stomach cancer increases your risk

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Previous stomach surgery: Individuals who have undergone certain types of stomach surgery, such as surgery to remove part of the stomach to treat ulcers, may have an increased risk of stomach cancer

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Pernicious anemia: This condition, which is characterized by a lack of vitamin B12 absorption due to the absence of intrinsic factor, is associated with an increased risk of stomach cancer

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Certain occupational exposures: Exposure to certain chemicals or substances in the workplace, such as asbestos, coal dust, or metalworking fluids, may increase the risk of stomach cancer