health risk
Americannoun
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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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"As long as you don't try to pet him, cuddle him or feed him, Jimothy poses zero public health risk," said the state health department on Threads, external.
From BBC ● Jul. 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
If a health risk emerges on a route or a flight is disrupted, AI agents will negotiate a solution in real time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 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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