Definition of risk factor
: something that increases risk or susceptibility
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Examples of risk factor in a Sentence
Age is one of the risk factors for this disease.
Recent Examples of risk factor from the Web
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High blood pressure is a risk factor for heart disease, and three months ago, Johnson needed surgery for two blockages in her heart.
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The number-one risk factor is a previous history of an addiction or use disorder — of any kind, not just opioids.
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The main reason is because women live longer than men and advanced age is the strongest risk factor for the disease.
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Some of these risk factors are acquired, meaning experiences can push people to get more used to the idea of self-harm.
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The biggest risk factor appears to be a delay in getting diagnosed with Lyme disease, which means a later start for antibiotic treatment.
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Public health officials in California, Indiana, Michigan and Utah have highlighted these risk factors, and Arizona’s outbreak was largely confined to homeless individuals who sought services at the same shelter.
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Alcohol is the leading risk factor for premature deaths and disability among people aged 15-49 and its abuse leads to serious health problems, including cardiovascular and liver cancer.
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In fact, the Concussion Legacy Foundation indicates that sub-concussive impact, or blows to the head that don't cause concussion, may be the biggest risk factor.
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First Known Use of risk factor
1949
RISK FACTOR Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of risk factor for English Language Learners
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: something that increases risk; especially : something that makes a person more likely to get a particular disease or condition
Medical Dictionary
risk factor
medical Definition of risk factor
: something that increases risk or susceptibility
- poorly controlled hypertension is a risk factor for coronary heart disease
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