Meanings of increase vulnerability in English

Mobility and alcohol abuse increase vulnerability to HIV among itinerants in Zambia.

In healthy elders, a temporary life stressor may increase vulnerability to illness but does not

They also increase vulnerability to terrorist attack such as the bombing of the Kolbah Barracks in Riyadh in June 1996.

Conclusions: These results suggest that early life MPH treatment may increase vulnerability to EtOH drinking in adulthood in a subset of the population.

The global economic downturn has brought about greater inequality and could increase vulnerability and fuel the epidemic, said Michele Sidibe, executive director of UNAIDS.

Aging diminishes ability to manage money and increases vulnerability to fraud.

Functional reserves decrease with age, which leads to increased vulnerability.

Low levels of specific VZV antibodies at ASCT suggest increased vulnerability for VZV reactivation.

It also expressed concern about increasing vulnerabilities in Zimbabwe's banking system amid stronger credit growth.

Frailty is a multidimensional geriatric syndrome characterised by a state of increased vulnerability to disease.

Invasive electrophysiological testing showed short ventricular refractory periods and increased vulnerability to induce ventricular fibrillation.

Nato ally Turkey will face increased vulnerability to Isis.

These results support a possible increased vulnerability to infection in MLL-r leukemia patients undergoing pinometostat treatment.

Because of increased vulnerability of survivors, multiple risk behaviours should be addressed in targeted health interventions.

Interestingly, the high-risk group was characterised by a lack of protective rather than increased vulnerability factors.

These findings suggest increased vulnerability for girls on emotional issues and for boys on somatic problems.