RISK FACTOR


Meaning of RISK FACTOR in English

Something that may increase the chance of developing a disease. Some examples of risk factors for cancer include age, a familyhistory of certain cancers, use of tobacco products, certain eating habits, obesity, exposure to radiation or other cancer-causing agents, and certain genetic changes.

NCI English Dictionary of Cancer Terms.      Английский словарь раковых терминов NCI(Национальный институт злокачественных новообразований).