Risk Factor

In epidemiology, a risk factor is a variable associated with an increased risk of disease or infection. Sometimes, determinant is also used, being a variable associated with either increased or decreased risk.

Read more about Risk Factor:  Correlation Vs Causation, Terms of Description, Example, General Determinants, Risk Marker, History

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