[Vocabulary] up the odds

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Hi,

But recently, researchers have found that a number of lifestyle factors up the odds of getting type 2 diabetes.

What does "up the odds" mean?

Does it mean "not definitely happen"?

Thanks a lot

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"up the odds" = "increases the odds"
 
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