risk factor
American Heritage Dictionary:
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risk factor
n.
A characteristic, condition, or behavior, such as high blood pressure or smoking, that increases the possibility of disease or injury.
Oxford Food & Nutrition Dictionary:
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risk factor
A factor that can be measured to indicate the statistical or epidemiological probability of an adverse condition, effect or disease. Does not imply that it is a causative factor, nor that reversing the risk factor will reduce the hazard.
Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science & Medicine:
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risk factor
Any factor, environmental or organic, which has a strong association with the onset and progress of a disease or injury. Risk factors for hypokinetic diseases include poor diet, heavy smoking, an inactive lifestyle, and stress. See also cardiac risk factor.
Mosby's Dental Dictionary:
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risk factors
n.pl
Elements that may contribute to or increase the risk to one’s health, economic stability, or personal and professional liability.
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