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acute risks vs current risks

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and contexts. 'Acute risks' refer to risks that are immediate, severe, and urgent, while 'current risks' refer to risks that are present at the moment. The choice between the two depends on the specific type of risks being discussed.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 569 views

acute risks

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to immediate, severe, and urgent risks.

Use 'acute risks' when referring to risks that are sudden, intense, and require immediate attention or action.

Examples:

  • The company faced acute risks due to the sudden drop in the stock market.
  • The patient's condition deteriorated rapidly, leading to acute risks to their health.
  • The hurricane posed acute risks to the coastal communities.
  • Opinion of the Scientific Committee on Food on acute risks posed by tin in canned foods (adopted on 12 December 2001)
  • There are also acute risks which are connected to the treatment itself. In fact, during dialysis, the patient has to take anticoagulants to prevent the blood from coagulating inside of the device, which would increase the risk of internal bleeding with serious consequences.
  • The Authority identified for certain crops high acute risks for bees from plant protection products containing the active substances clothianidin, thiamethoxam or imidacloprid.
  • The Authority identified for the use as seed treatment in maize, high acute risks for bees from plant protection products containing the active substance fipronil.
  • an analysis of chronic and acute risks to the health of consumers from pesticide residues;
  • the acute risk to insectivorous mammals;
  • This puts the status of Hallein as a manufacturing location at acute risk, since it will no longer be attractive to investors.
  • The Authority identified, in particular, a high acute risk for bees resulting from dust.
  • Thus, there is no acute risk; it is a matter of precaution.
  • If stored in closed compartments the biological activity may deplete the air of oxygen causing an acute risk for suffocation in cases where the compartment is entered.
  • For pesticides posing an acute risk i.e. where an ARfD is set (e.g. OP-esters, endosulfan and N-methylcarbamates) sampling should be done in such a way to allow the selection of two laboratory samples.
  • Is the Commission aware of the acute risk of cracks forming in Isar I?
  • I say this clearly: refusing to make progress on services and intellectual property, the defence of the Union's interests, the Member States and companies run an acute risk of going backwards.
  • The Ethiopian Government is saying that it is not a famine, but UNICEF is saying that there is famine in certain parts of the country and people are at acute risk of famine.
  • The imperialists engaged in internecine competition, which are responsible for the acute risk of destabilisation in the area and the widespread clashes, have their eye on the Caucasus region, through which the oil routes pass.
  • In fact, it was not possible to perform an acute risk assessment for the metabolite M07 [7], because data was not sufficient to allocate an acute reference dose for this metabolite.
  • What view does it take of the environmental impact of golf courses in areas at acute risk of desertification, in particular in view of the proposal for a soil directive?
  • In particular, an acute consumer risk could not be excluded even by a refined risk assessment, taking into account a processing factor for citrus fruit.
  • She's 15 years old... high-risk acute Myeloid Leukemia. Terminal.
  • For vinclozolin, the model established by the Authority to assess acute and chronic risk [5] shows that a high level of consumer protection is maintained.

Alternatives:

  • imminent risks
  • pressing risks
  • urgent risks
  • critical risks
  • severe risks

current risks

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to risks that are present at the moment.

Use 'current risks' when referring to risks that are existing or prevailing at the present time.

Examples:

  • We need to assess the current risks before making a decision.
  • The report highlighted the current risks facing the project.
  • The team discussed the current risks to the company's operations.
  • In the meantime, the Commission continues the dialogue on aviation safety issues with the competent authorities of the Russian Federation, in particular to ensure that any current risks stemming from poor safety performance of air carriers certified in the Russian Federation are adequately contained.
  • In some Member States there are some very up-to-date penal provisions for environmental crimes, while in others there might well be a need to review such provisions to reflect the current risks and counter them.
  • Current risk assessment methodologies do not specifically consider infants and children and the wide range of exposure patterns that exist within this population.
  • It shall ensure that its methodology reflects current risk assessment practice.
  • Where it is considered that no risks are expected, the information should be used to ensure the current risk reduction measures are maintained.
  • Current risk profile of each beneficiary [10];
  • Based on the current Risk Weighted Amount this translates to a capital ratio of [...] %.
  • the current risk profile of the AIF, including:
  • Nevertheless LBBW expects a considerable rise in risk costs for the restructuring phase, where it is assumed that these costs will be higher than the current risk management.
  • Any decision to launch the operation must be preceded by a request from OCHA and must be taken in the light of a current risk and threat assessment.
  • It concluded that current risk assessment methodologies require some modifications in order to deal with the hazards associated with nanotechnology, and in particular that existing toxicological and ecotoxicological methods may not be sufficient to address all of the issues arising with nanoparticles.
  • Additionally, MEPs in the committee stated concern, against the backdrop of the current risk of bird flu, that a new trend is emerging involving the illegal import of poultry meat from countries banned by the European Union (particularly China).
  • Additionally, MEPs in the committee stated concern, against the backdrop of the current risk of bird flu, that a new trend is emerging involving the illegal import of poultry meat from countries banned by the European Union (particularly China).
  • What is the current risk estimate, including in the context of US tax legislation?
  • In the intervening years, however, the reasons which led to the introduction of urgent measures to stop the spread of avian influenza have become less compelling and, in present circumstances, are no longer commensurate with the current risk of infection.
  • noting the recent widespread public fears about the use of phthalates in products intended for children and at the same time the need to await the findings of the current risk evaluation,
  • whereas the results of the current risk assessments are important but must not preclude immediate measures for particularly exposed groups; whereas there is also a lacuna in the programme for existing substances, where total exposure to phthalates is not assessed,
  • Calls on the Commission to introduce rapidly a policy on the replacement of soft PVC, in so far as the current risk analysis of phthalates indicates that it is desirable to reduce the exposure of people and the environment;
  • I think that the report drafted by Mr Dess is vital in the context of the global food crisis and current environmental risks.
  • Only your doctor can give you the most up to date information as to the current medical risks in each part of the world.

Alternatives:

  • present risks
  • existing risks
  • ongoing risks
  • contemporary risks
  • up-to-date risks

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