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The phrase "as a risk factor" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing elements that contribute to the likelihood of a negative outcome, particularly in health, finance, or research contexts.
Example: "Smoking is often identified as a risk factor for various diseases, including lung cancer."
Alternatives: "as a contributing factor" or "as a determinant of risk."
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Nobody even collects figures for mould as a risk factor – separate from damp and leaks.
Boateng, previously often identified as a risk factor in the German defence, is also singled out by Süddeutsche Zeitung.
P57 Hyperoxemia as a risk factor for ventilator-associated pneumonia.
Third-Molar Extraction as a Risk Factor for Temporomandibular Disorder.
In 1977, Framingham had proved LDL as a risk factor.
It was listed as a risk factor in Snap's IPO filing.
For Square, Dorsey's involvement in Twitter is listed as a risk factor.
Whole-body vibration has been indicated as a risk factor in back disorders.
Studies focused on primary headache disorders (PHDs) as a risk factor for stroke are limited.
Familial history of VTE should also be considered as a risk factor.
Sickle-cell disease has also been implicated as a risk factor for developing pyomyositis [2 4].
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