Risk factor

What does "Risk factor" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A risk factor in medicine is something that increases a person's chance of getting a disease or health condition. It could be an action, lifestyle choice, condition, or trait. For example, smoking is a risk factor for lung cancer, and high blood pressure is a risk factor for heart disease. However, having a risk factor does not guarantee that a person will get the disease, it just makes it more likely.

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