birth ratio

the ratio of one kind of birth to another, such as the ratio of male to female births, multiple to total births, or teen births (births by teenage mothers) to total births. See also sex ratio.

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November 23rd 2024

risk factor

a clearly defined behavior or constitutional (e.g., genetic), psychological, environmental, or other characteristic that is associated with an increased possibility or likelihood that a disease or disorder will subsequently develop in an individual. Compare protective factor.