die Gesundheitsbeeinträchtigung
Translation
health impairment, detriment to health
Examples
Lärm kann zu Gesundheitsbeeinträchtigungen führen.
Noise can lead to health impairments.
Stress ist eine häufige Gesundheitsbeeinträchtigung.
Stress is a common detriment to health.
Grammar Patterns
die Gesundheitsbeeinträchtigung health impairment Noise is a serious health impairment.
Similar Words
Gesundheitsschaden, Krankheit
Etymology
Made up of 'Gesundheit' (health) and 'Beeinträchtigung' (impairment). It signifies a negative effect on one's health.
Memory Tips
The 'Be-einträchtigung' part sounds a bit like 'in-traction', as if something is pulling your health back or hindering it.