The phrase "as decreasing risk" is not correct and may lead to confusion in written English.
It could be used in contexts discussing risk management or financial analysis, but it needs to be part of a complete and clear sentence.
Example: "The new policy is effective in promoting safety, as decreasing risk is one of its primary objectives."
Alternatives: "while reducing risk" or "in order to lower risk".
The proportion of women using hormone replacement therapy, described in several observational studies as decreasing risk for colon cancer, was higher among wealthier women in Finland up to 1980s [ 87], and the social class differences in use of these drugs disappeared in the 1990s (Dr. Eero Pukkala, personal communication).
Primordial prevention is focused as decreasing risk factor load in the population using strategies for increasing awareness and access through education regarding smoking and tobacco cessation, dietary modulation (low fat and high fruit and vegetables intake) and increased physical activity [ 26].
Prenatal selenium supplementation has been linked to increased serum selenium levels as well as decreased risk for postpartum depression [ 22].
Thus, the MTHFR 677C>T TT genotype may therefore confer both an increased as well as decreased risk of cancer [10,11].
There are strong epidemiological and mechanistic data linking cruciferous vegetables with health outcomes such as decreased risk of various cancers [ 17].
Anti-osteoporotic treatment such as calcium and vitamin D supplementation may decrease future hip fracture risk [ 36] and be associated with other beneficial outcomes such as decreased risk of infection [ 37].
Pet ownership has been associated with various advantages for humans, such as decreased risk of cardiovascular disease [ 7], reduced doctor visits [ 8, 9], reduced loneliness [ 10] and provision of emotional support [ 11].
Physical activity conveys multiple well established health benefits including decreased rates of coronary artery disease [ 1- 3], hypertension [ 4, 5], non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus [ 6], osteoporosis [ 7], colon cancer [ 8], anxiety and depression [ 9, 10], as well as decreased risk of overall mortality [ 1].
The research firm attributed the change of heart to a more favorable valuation for the stock, as well as decreased risks for a Phase II clinical trial of the company's lead drug candidate, VX-950, which is being developed to treat hepatitis C. Shares rose 9% for the week.
Many research groups have reported that isoflavones were associated with human health benefits such as decreased risks of various cancers, heart disease, cardiovascular disease, and increased antioxidative effects [ 12– 12].
The increased risks for preterm and small for gestational age birth, as well as the decreased risk for large for gestational age birth, remained when post-surgery births were compared with births of women eligible for bariatric surgery.
