Which term matches the definition: Anything that increases the likelihood of injury, disease, or other health problems?

• A. Concussion
• B. Glucose
• C. Hygiene
• D. Risk Factor

Answer: (D)

The main idea is understanding what a risk factor means. A risk factor is anything that increases the likelihood of injury, disease, or other health problems. It’s a broad term that includes behaviors, conditions, or exposures that raise a person’s chance of getting sick or hurt. For example, smoking is a risk factor for lung disease, unsafe work conditions can be a risk factor for injuries, and obesity is a risk factor for heart disease. The other terms aren’t about increasing risk overall: a concussion is a specific brain injury, glucose is a simple blood sugar, and hygiene refers to cleanliness practices that help prevent illness rather than describe something that increases risk. So the term that matches the definition is risk factor because it captures anything that elevates the chance of health problems.