health risk
noun
the negative impact on health and wellbeing (of a given food, exercise, habit, etc).
health risks
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pluralof health risk.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Consider your pet’s health risks: Breed, age and medical history can affect both the likelihood of needing care and what coverage costs.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
But there is a wide berth of procedures between emergency and truly elective, leaving people in need of things like ACL tear repairs or minimally invasive heart procedures, where delaying could pose health risks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
Obesity may leave a long-lasting biological imprint on the immune system, potentially keeping some health risks elevated for years after weight loss.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 2, 2026
The groups accuse the company of not disclosing all chemicals emitted during the fire, posing health risks for local residents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
But it was the use of DDT, and its potential health risks to both animals and humans, that grabbed the public’s attention.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
