A risk factor is a variable that ____.
A) follows a negative outcome
B) increases the likelihood that a negative outcome will occur
C) indicates positive outcomes
D) decreases the likelihood that negative outcome will occur

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A risk factor is something that increases the likelihood of a negative outcome, such as a disease, injury, or adverse event. It is not something that follows a negative outcome (option A), indicates positive outcomes (option C), or decreases the likelihood of a negative outcome (option D).

A Risk Factor Is a Variable That ____