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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New research is challenging the assumptions that fabrics such as cotton and wool pose no health risks and don’t shed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Such training is crucial for all field workers because pesticides have different safety requirements and can pose serious health risks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
People with asthma and other respiratory conditions face serious health risks under reduced and overworked health services.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
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 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
