Risk is a masculine noun that depending on the context can have different meanings, although the predominant meaning is the possibility or probability that something can happen.
Risk is a threat or danger of a given occurrence. To take a risk is to be subject to going through a risky episode, that is, a reckless episode that can have some consequences.
The word risk is used in different contexts, for example, environmental risk, epidemic risk, death risk, biological risk, accident risk, financial risk, etc.
Biological risk
Biological risk is a threat to human health caused by microorganisms that can cause numerous diseases. Biological hazards include: viruses, bacteria, parasites, protozoa, fungi and bacilli.
Biological risks can occur in the exercise of various activities, including in the food industries, hospitals, laboratories, etc.
Among the various diseases caused by microorganisms are included tuberculosis, brucellosis, malaria, yellow fever, etc.
Risk pregnancy
Risk pregnancy is one that is subject to some possibility of illness or death of the baby or mother during pregnancy or even at the time of delivery.
A series of symptoms can indicate the occurrence of a high-risk pregnancy, including uterine contractions before the time, dizziness and frequent fainting, sudden swelling of the body, sudden acceleration of heart rate, etc.
Risky pregnancy occurs due to several factors, including when the mother's age is over 35 years old or under 15 years old. When there are abnormalities in the structures of Organs reproductive organs, when the pregnant woman is dependent on alcohol, tobacco or drugs, among others.
financial risk
In the financial world, risk is the potential that an investment has to not deliver the expected result. It can also mean losing much or all of the initial investment.
In the business world, financial risk refers to a company's indebtedness, that is, its ability to not honor its financial obligations within the contracted time and terms.
