Risk Factor Definition

noun
A characteristic, condition, or behavior, such as high blood pressure or smoking, that increases the possibility of disease or injury.
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Risk Factor Sentence Examples

  • A dangerously elevated IOP, or ocular hypertension (OHT ), is a major risk factor for glaucoma.

  • It has been suggested that the milk sugar lactose is a risk factor for ovarian cancer.

  • Infection of pancreatic necrosis was the main risk factor for death.

  • Background Sugar rich drinks are a recognized risk factor in early childhood caries.

  • Risk Factors All predicative characteristics for acute emesis should be considered a risk factor for delayed.

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