health risk
Americannoun
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health risks
plural
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the negative impact on health and wellbeing (of a given food, exercise, habit, etc).
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something which may adversely impact one's health and wellbeing.
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Chicken not only became a more affordable option; it started being associated with less health risk.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
Researchers have also recently detected high concentrations in the Elbe River, creating a possible health risk for plants, animals, and people.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
The temperatures were so hot in France that the lack of air conditioning in many parts of hospitals is posing a health risk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
On Friday, some Tenerife dock workers gathered outside the Canary Islands' parliament building in the town of Santa Cruz, to voice concerns that the imminent arrival could pose a health risk for them.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
Dad had a cold and was sneezing every two minutes, so I told them they should stand in the back, that Dad was a health risk to the entire town.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
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