Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Protective Factors

An aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, environmental exposure, or inborn or inherited characteristic, which, on the basis of epidemiologic evidence, is known to be associated with prevention or mitigation of a health-related condition considered important to prevent.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

An aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, environmental exposure, or inborn or inherited characteristic, which, on the basis of epidemiologic evidence, is known to be associated with prevention or mitigation of a health-related condition considered important to prevent.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Factor, Protective
  • Factors, Protective
  • Protective Factor

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate NIM with specific disease or other concept (IM)

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History Note

2015

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  1. E05.318w.740w.600w.800w.582w
  2. N05.715w.350.200w.675w
  3. N05.715w.360.750w.625w.700w.570w
  4. N06.850w.490.625w.625w
  5. N06.850w.520w.830w.600w.800w.582w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Protective Factors. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D065840. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D065840
  2. Protective Factors. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protective_factor
  3. Protective Factors. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7251376