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risk factor
A circumstance, characteristic, or behavior that increases the probability of a negative event, such as an illness or a financial loss.
Rauchen ist ein bekannter Risikofaktor für Lungenkrebs.
Smoking is a known risk factor for lung cancer.
The word is made up of 'Risiko' (risk) and 'Faktor' (factor). So it literally describes a factor that represents or increases a risk.
Ein hoher Cholesterinspiegel ist ein bekannter Risikofaktor.
A high cholesterol level is a known risk factor.
To express what something poses a risk for, the preposition 'für' (for) is used with the accusative. A 'Risikofaktor' (risk factor) is always a risk factor 'für' (for) something.
Bewegungsmangel ist ein Risikofaktor für Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen.
Lack of exercise is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.
'Risikofaktor' (risk factor) is often combined with certain adjectives to describe its strength or importance. Common combinations are 'ein großer/hoher Risikofaktor' (a major/high risk factor), 'ein wesentlicher Risikofaktor' (a significant risk factor), or 'ein zusätzlicher Risikofaktor' (an additional risk factor).
Stress am Arbeitsplatz ist ein wesentlicher Risikofaktor für psychische Probleme.
Stress at work is a significant risk factor for mental health problems.
