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The phrase "risk factor for" is correct and usable in written English.
It is used when talking about something that can increase the chances of developing a disease or other negative outcome. For example, "Being overweight is a risk factor for heart disease."
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It's a risk factor for lung cancer.
The biggest risk factor for future violence is past violence.
Travel is a risk factor for this disease.
"It is a risk factor for a family".
Smaller lipoprotein size "looks to be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease," Dr. Vaupel said.
The cholesterol in low-density lipoproteins was deemed a "marginal risk factor" for heart disease.
Being sexually assaulted while in the military is a risk factor for homelessness for female veterans.
He called heavy drinking or binge drinking a risk factor for suicide among the elderly.
Riding unrestrained, the agency said, is the greatest risk factor for children.
High blood pressure is the single biggest risk factor for strokes, so it's worth getting checked.
Smoking is also a risk factor for strokes and other types of cancer.
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