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AETIOLOGICAL FACTOR [1 record]

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Record 1 2020-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Research
  • Epidemiology
CONT

A causal factor can be defined as any major unplanned, unintended contributor to an incident (a negative event or undesirable condition), that if eliminated would have either prevented the occurrence of the incident or reduced its severity or frequency.

Key term(s)
  • etiological factor
  • aetiologic factor
  • aetiological factor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherche scientifique
  • Épidémiologie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Investigación científica
  • Epidemiología
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