The phrase "a harmful behaviour" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing actions or practices that have negative effects on individuals or society.
Example: "The study revealed that a harmful behaviour, such as bullying, can have long-lasting effects on mental health."
Alternatives: "a detrimental action" or "a damaging practice."
Obesity prevention has a more complicated aim than tobacco control, which was concerned with a single harmful behaviour, tobacco use.
On the other hand, it is possible that preventing a single harmful behaviour may also result in gains in the prevention of other associated behaviors.
It added: "The absence of clear disclosures or not seeing the information such as the failure to attend immunisations as a source of harmful behaviour rather than isolated incidents contributed to the lack of assertive and pro-active approach in the case".
Those are all things that are massive predictors for someone engaging in harmful behaviour as a young person.
"When a parent raises a hand to a defenceless child - whether that's a smack, slap or another physically harmful behaviour - they have lost control," he said.
However, the potential pitfalls of online groups possibly worsening existing conditions, by encouraging harmful behaviour including self-starvation, self-harm and suicide have had considerable media attention.
But it is not just professionals who are safeguarding our health: ordinary members of the community can play a critical role in engaging with individuals to change harmful behaviour.
Most of these responses indicated a new awareness that some young people engage in harmful behaviour, including drinking, taking drugs and NSSI, and that some consider suicide.
In short, we know the recipe for harmful behaviour - stress, poor or absent guidelines, a strict hierarchy with dissociation from others and from the consequences of our actions, established group culture and lack of oversight.
You can make a choice to take a stand against harassment when you're out and by being an active bystander it means not standing by or pretending to ignore harmful behaviour when you see it," says Jen Calleja co-director of Good Night Out, a nightlife-focused anti-harassment and assault UK initiative.
