Some casual factors occurring relatively early in life may not show their effects for many years, that may contribute to a predisposition to develop a disorder. These would be considered as

1. AProximal risk factors
2. BDistal risk factors
3. CFixed risk factors
4. DConcomitant risk factors

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Correct answer: B. Distal risk factors

Explanation

Causal factors that act early in life but show their effects years later are distal risk factors.