# riskFactor

A modifiable or non-modifiable factor that increases the risk of a patient contracting this condition, e.g. age,  coexisting condition.

## Expected Types

| Type | Description |
|------|-------------|
| [MedicalRiskFactor](https://schema.org.ai/MedicalRiskFactor) | A risk factor is anything that increases a person's likelihood of developing or contracting a disease, medical condition, or complication. |

## Used on Types

| Type | Description |
|------|-------------|
| [MedicalCondition](https://schema.org.ai/MedicalCondition) | Any condition of the human body that affects the normal functioning of a person, whether physically or mentally. Includes diseases, injuries, disabilities, disorders, syndromes, etc. |

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