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Age is one of the risk factors for this disease.
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Obesity has long been identified as a risk factor for at least 13 types of cancer.
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Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 8 June 2026
Water testing has already ruled out the school's water supply as a possible risk factor, according to the district.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Gambling and gambling addiction is a major risk factor for potential corruption, multiple bodies including the United Nations’ Office of Drugs and Crime, have warned.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 June 2026
But now, there is an easy and delicious way to mitigate a key risk factor.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 1 June 2026
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Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 8 June 2026
Water testing has already ruled out the school's water supply as a possible risk factor, according to the district.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Gambling and gambling addiction is a major risk factor for potential corruption, multiple bodies including the United Nations’ Office of Drugs and Crime, have warned.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 June 2026
But now, there is an easy and delicious way to mitigate a key risk factor.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 1 June 2026
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 16 Jun. 2026.
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