Obesity increases the risk of hypertension because fat builds in your arteries and increases your blood pressure.
Ringworm is caused by a type of fungus that grows on the skin's surface. It can be spread through direct contact with an infected person or animal, as well as through sharing contaminated items like towels or clothing. Poor hygiene and a weakened immune system can also increase the risk of developing ringworm.
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The risk of developing CVD (cardiovascular disease) increases if you smoke or have untreated high blood pressure. The increase of cardiovascular disease also increases with illicit drug use.
As the financial leverage increases, the breakeven point of the company increases. The company now has to sell more of its product (or service) in order to break even. As the financial leverage increases, the risk to banks and other lenders increases because of the higher probability of bankruptcy. As the financial leverage increases, the risk to stockholders increases because greater losses may be incurred if the company goes bankrupt. As the financial leverage increases, the risk to stockholders increases because the higher leverage will cause greater volatility in earnings and greater volatility in the stock price.
Men who are 45 years of age and older and women who are 55 years of age and older are considered to be at risk. Risk also increases with age.
Chickenpox and ringworm are caused by completely different microbes. You can only get ringworm from someone with chickenpox if they also have ringworm.
Scalp ringworm is caused by a type of fungus called dermatophytes. These fungi thrive in warm and moist environments, making the scalp an ideal breeding ground. Factors such as poor hygiene, sharing personal items like combs or hats, and close contact with infected individuals can increase the risk of contracting scalp ringworm.
Anal sex greatly increases your risk of colon cancer
Osteoarthritis of the spine increases the risk of whiplash injury.