Component causes

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Component causes

Component causes (pronunciation: /kəmˈpoʊnənt kɔːzɪz/) are individual factors that contribute to the occurrence of a disease or health condition. They are part of a complex web of factors that interact to cause a disease.

Etymology

The term "component causes" is derived from the English words "component" and "causes". "Component" comes from the Latin componere, meaning "to put together", and "causes" comes from the Latin causa, meaning "reason" or "cause".

Definition

In Epidemiology, component causes are individual factors that, in combination with other factors, can lead to the occurrence of a disease. These factors can include genetic predispositions, environmental exposures, lifestyle choices, and other health conditions.

Related Terms

  • Sufficient cause: A set of component causes that, in combination, are enough to cause the disease.
  • Necessary cause: A component cause that must be present for the disease to occur.
  • Risk factor: A characteristic or exposure that increases the likelihood of developing a disease.
  • Causal inference: The process of determining whether a particular exposure is a component cause of a disease.
  • Causal diagram: A visual representation of the relationships between different component causes and a disease.

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