Synonyms for risk factor
risk fac·tor

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:5.0 / 2 votes

1. risk factor

   Synonyms:
   Determinant condition, predisposing Factor

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1. Barbara Roberts:

   I believe you will see doctors come around to this quickly, hypertension is such a strong risk factor for cardiovascular disease, far greater than cholesterol and everything that will allow us to treat this more effectively is important.

2. Peter Leutscher:

   This overlap of HIV and schistosomiasis is really striking, it's a neglected risk factor.

3. Matt VanVliet:

   Given the fact that their network is fairly ingrained in some of the Chinese data centers and overall infrastructure, it's an ongoing risk factor to keep in mind.

4. Michelle Akler:

   There are contact lenses that are approved for overnight wear, and even though that is an approved use there are many studies that show that this is the main risk factor for these severe sight-threatening infections like the one this person developed.

5. Jennifer Deal:

   This study is important because it focuses on a risk factor that is amenable to intervention in later life and could potentially postpone cognitive decline.