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Shivaji madali Posted 15 years ago
Medical & Dental Studies

Smoking

hi
Smoking is undoubtedly a/the risk factor. what to use here a or the??
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I would assume there are more than one risk factors to whatever it is you are talking about. For example: Smoking is undoubtedly a risk factor for cancer. There are other factors related to the cause of cancer, therefore A risk factor.

  • I would assume there are more than one risk factors to whatever it is you are talking about.
  • For example: Smoking is undoubtedly a risk factor for cancer.
  • There are other factors related to the cause of cancer, therefore A risk factor.
  • Need more information to put your question in contexts.
  • Hopefully this helps a little!
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I would assume there are more than one risk factors to whatever it is you are talking about. For example: Smoking is undoubtedly a risk factor for cancer. There are other factors related to the cause of cancer, therefore A risk factor.

Need more information to put your question in contexts. Hopefully this helps a little!
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Hi,
Correction:

Smoking is undoubtedly a risk factor.

Regards,
Sri
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thanks to both of you.
smdl

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