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Threat
Threat (/θrɛt/), from the Old English þrēat, is a potential cause of harm or damage to a person's health. It can be physical, such as an injury or illness, or psychological, such as stress or anxiety.
Types of Threats
There are several types of threats that can affect a person's health:
- Physical Threat: This refers to any potential harm to a person's physical well-being, such as injury or illness.
- Psychological Threat: This refers to any potential harm to a person's mental or emotional well-being, such as stress or anxiety.
- Environmental Threat: This refers to potential harm caused by environmental factors, such as pollution or natural disasters.
- Biological Threat: This refers to potential harm caused by biological factors, such as bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens.
Related Terms
- Risk: A risk is a situation involving exposure to danger or harm. In the context of health, a risk could be a behavior or condition that increases the likelihood of a threat.
- Hazard: A hazard is a potential source of harm or adverse health effect on a person or persons.
- Vulnerability: Vulnerability refers to the inability to resist a threat or to respond when a disaster occurs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Threat
- Wikipedia's article - Threat
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