May 1, 2024
Updated May 10, 2025
18 minute read
Risk factors are integral to nearly every decision we make, whether in our personal lives or in complex organizational settings. At a high level, risk factors represent variables or conditions that could potentially lead to a negative outcome or impact. They are the uncertainties that, if they materialize, can affect the achievement of objectives. For those new to the concept, think of risk factors as the potential bumps in the road on any journey – some are small and easily navigated, while others can be significant and require careful planning to avoid or mitigate.
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Reading list
We've selected two books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Risk Factors.
This well-regarded textbook provides in-depth coverage of the principles and methods of cancer epidemiology, with a focus on risk factors and prevention. It is likely to be most useful for healthcare professionals and researchers with some background in epidemiology.
Provides a comprehensive overview of economic risk factors for health, with a focus on the impact of income inequality, poverty, and unemployment on health outcomes. It is likely to be most useful for healthcare professionals and researchers with a strong background in public health or health economics.
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