what are predisposing factors
PREDISPOSING FACTORS. A predisposing factor is a condition or situation that may make a person more at risk or susceptible to disease. Some predisposing factors include heredity, age, gender, environment, and lifestyle. Heredity is a predisposing factor when a trait inherited from a parent puts an individual at risk for certain diseases.
Asymptomatic bacteriuria is a predisposing factor for the initiation of symptomatic upper and lower urinary tract infections (UTIs), including pyelonephritis, which could contribute to premature delivery.