Risk factor
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| Risk factor | |
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| Term | Risk factor |
| Short definition | Risk factor - Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease. Some examples of risk factors for cancer include age, a family history of cancer, use of tobacco products, exposure to radiation or certain chemicals, infection with certain viruses or bacteria, and certain genetic changes |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Risk factor - Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease. Some examples of risk factors for cancer include age, a family history of cancer, use of tobacco products, exposure to radiation or certain chemicals, infection with certain viruses or bacteria, and certain genetic changes
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