"cause of disease" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
For example, "Preventative measures need to be taken to stop the cause of disease from spreading."
"This is a potential cause of disease.
Obesity has grown faster than any other cause of disease.
Secondhand smoke, containing over 50 carcinogens, is a major cause of disease and death in nonsmokers.
Obesity is growing faster globally than any other cause of disease.
Could this be a cause of disease?
Smoking is the leading preventable cause of disease and premature death in the world [12].
Viruses constitute the simplest life forms and are a major cause of disease.
The ingestion of contaminated water is a major cause of disease and death in developing countries.
Cancer is a leading cause of disease burden throughout the world.
Physical inactivity (PI), a leading modifiable cause of disease and injury, is endemic in industrialised nations.
We frequently read about exciting findings on the molecular and genetic cause of disease.
