Reference meaning
health risk
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Something that endangers a person's health; any situation, condition or practice that raises the likelihood of illness, disease or injury.
Other meanings
2. noun
A possibility that an individual will incur medical care expenses, illness-related costs, or other health-related losses that an insurer may be required to cover.
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