The phrase "failure risk" refers to the possibility or chance of something not being successful or not achieving the desired outcome. It highlights the potential for an endeavor or action to result in failure.
«Additionally, going from no exercise to recommended activity levels over six years in middle age may reduce heart failure risk by 23 percent,» he added. (health.com)
Small cap stocks, which represent smaller companies, involve specific risks given the typically higher failure risk of smaller companies. (us.axa.com)
Participants who increased their activity reduced their heart failure risk by about 12 percent. (health.com)