Risk 229
Risk 229 : The probability that an event will occur, e.g., that an individual will become ill or die within a stated period of time or age. Also, a nontechnical term encompassing a variety of measures of the probability of a (generally) unfavourable outcome. Risk should not be confused with the term "hazard". Risk is most correctly applied to predicted or actual frequency of occurrence of an adverse effect of a chemical or other hazard