biology:non-communicable diseases

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risk factor

factors that increases the likelihood of developing a disease.

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risk factor example

smoking is risk factors for lung cancer

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lifestyle factors example

-drinking excess alcohol

-drinking too much sugary drinks

-staying up late

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correlation

pattern in trends between a risk factor and increase occurence.

These factors need to be causation between each other.