what is a risk factor

risk factor is something which increases your chance of developing a particular disease.  risk factor of coronory heart disease is diet due to the atheroma developed from the fatty material deposited in the arteries when consuming foods containing unsaturated fatty acids. 

Answered by Charlie H. Biology tutor

2490 Views

See similar Biology A Level tutors

Related Biology A Level answers

All answers ▸

Explain how a competitive inhibitor stops an enzyme from working.


How does a heart beat happen?


Some babies are born with a hole between the right and the left ventricles. These babies are unable to get enough oxygen to their tissues. Suggest why.


Describe the lock and key theory in reference to the enzyme Amylase


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences