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Age is one of the risk factors for this disease.
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Obesity: Obesity is a common risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
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Julia Ries, Health, 9 Apr. 2025
Cigarette smoking was the leading risk factor contributing to cancer cases and death overall, followed by excess body weight and alcohol consumption.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Meta noted Zuckerberg’s love of combat sports in its annual report as a potential risk factor.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
Eczema is a key risk factor for having a peanut allergy.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 30 Mar. 2025
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Julia Ries, Health, 9 Apr. 2025
Cigarette smoking was the leading risk factor contributing to cancer cases and death overall, followed by excess body weight and alcohol consumption.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Meta noted Zuckerberg’s love of combat sports in its annual report as a potential risk factor.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
Eczema is a key risk factor for having a peanut allergy.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 30 Mar. 2025
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“Risk factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risk%20factor. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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