Which of the following is another example of a secondary risk factor?

• A. Stress
• B. Consumption of a lot of alcohol
• C. Genetic predisposition
• D. Lack of sleep

Answer: (B)

Secondary risk factors are behaviors you can change that increase health risk. Consuming a lot of alcohol is a clear example because it’s a modifiable habit; reducing or moderating intake can lower the risk of several health problems. In contrast, genetic predisposition is non-modifiable, so it isn’t a secondary risk factor in this framework. Stress and lack of sleep can affect health too, but the most straightforward, controllable lifestyle behavior among these is alcohol consumption, which is why it’s the best example.