predisposing factors

pre·dis·pos·ing fac·tors

genetic, attitudinal, personality, and environmental factors that are associated with health, or lack of it, in a person.

pre·dis·pos·ing fac·tors

(prēdis-pōzing faktŏrz) Genetic, attitudinal, personality, and environmental factors associated with health, or lack of it, in a person.