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Any characteristic, behavior, or condition which, based on history, utilization, or theory, is thought to directly influence susceptibility to a specific health problem, increase costs or result in increased utilization.
출처: www.pohly.com/terms_r.html
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Conditions for a group, individual, or defined geographic area that increase the likelihood of a substance use/abuse problem occurring (Achieving Outcomes, 12/01).
출처: wind.uwyo.edu/sig/definition.asp
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A risk factor is a trait or characteristic that increases your chances of developing a disease. Risk factors do not cause the disease, and not everyone who has a risk factor will get the disease. Doctors use risk factors to help focus risk reduction efforts on the people who are most "at risk" for the condition.
출처: www.thinprep.com/women/women_breast_cancer_glossar...
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Actions in the workplace, workplace conditions, or a combination thereof, that may cause or aggravate a Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders; examples include forceful exertion, awkward postures, repetitive exertion, and environmental factors such as temperature.
출처: www.ergoweb.com/resources/faq/glossary.cfm
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anything that increases a person's chances of developing cancer. For example, smoking is a risk factor for lung, head/neck and cervical cancer.
출처: www.cancerboard.ab.ca/accsp/glossary.html
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