Risk factors for disease are specific characteristics or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing a particular illness. They can include genetic predispositions, lifestyle choices, environmental exposures, and socioeconomic factors.
Think of risk factors for disease as ingredients in a recipe. Just like certain ingredients can make a dish more likely to turn out delicious or not-so-great, risk factors can influence whether someone is more susceptible to developing a disease.
Prevention: Actions taken to reduce the occurrence or severity of diseases by addressing risk factors.
Epidemiology: The study of how diseases spread and their patterns within populations.
Comorbidity: The presence of two or more medical conditions in an individual at the same time.
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