The chance of probability that an event will occur.
Risk factors are factors that increase risk.
World Health Organization. European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies. Glossary. 2009.
Published by Roberto Wenk.
Last updated date: July 16, 2016.
Risk factor: an aspect of a person's condition, lifestyle or environment that increases the probability of occurrence of a disease. For example, cigarette smoking is a risk factor for lung cancer.