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Health Conditions
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Lice
What are the risk factors?
Risk factors are characteristics that can predispose you to developing a condition. The following are key risk factors for contracting lice:
- Living with a person who has lice
- Regularly sharing hair accessories
- Living in crowded conditions (such as in a care facility or dormitory)
Children between the ages of 3 and 12 are at the highest risk for contracting lice. This is generally due to the fact that they spend a lot of time in close quarters with other children. Women are also at increased risk for lice, because they are more likely to share infected hair accessories.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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What are the risk factors?
