das Erkrankungsrisiko
Translation
risk of disease, risk of illness
Examples
Rauchen erhöht das Erkrankungsrisiko.
Smoking increases the risk of disease.
Wie kann man das Erkrankungsrisiko senken?
How can one lower the risk of disease?
Grammar Patterns
the risk of sth.acc ((the risk of an illness)) Das Erkrankungsrisiko für Krebs ist hoch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Krankheitsrisiko, die Gefahr (danger)
Etymology
Compound noun: 'Erkrankung' (illness) + linking '-s-' + 'Risiko' (risk).
Memory Tips
Literally 'illness risk'. Break it down into 'Erkrankung' (illness) and 'Risiko' (risk) to remember it.