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Age is one of the risk factors for this disease.
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Obesity: Obesity is a common risk factor a for type 2 diabetes.
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Lauryn Higgins, Health, 16 Apr. 2024
But repetitive head injuries appear to be the chief risk factor for CTE.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
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Lauryn Higgins, Health, 16 Apr. 2024
But repetitive head injuries appear to be the chief risk factor for CTE.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for risk factor
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“Risk factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risk%20factor. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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