as in causes
the most important part of something or the reason for something
He acts as if making money is the be-all and end-all of human existence.
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In addition, the plan is to launch an education and awareness initiative on screen time, one of the causes of inactivity, which will be led by the surgeon general.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
9 Sep. 2025 -
Kennedy had previously promised some answers on the root causes in September; NIH is expected to announce autism research grants this month.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Many infectious diseases are lethal only for the poor; they are layered atop comorbidities and chronic conditions produced by social and commercial determinants of health.—
Stan Chu Ilo,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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However, FQHCs excel in community trust, long-term patient engagement and navigating complex social determinants of health.—
Dr. Ara J. Baghdasarian,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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