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Whether you are inside your home or outside enjoying recreational activities, you need to be aware of factors that can affect your health. To learn more about topics such as indoor air quality, water safety, sun safety and bug bites, visit HealthLinkBC Files Environment Category.
Learn about environmental health
Harmful substances in the environment—such as radon, lead, and pesticides—can make you sick. Our environmental health topics can help you learn more about these hazards so you can ensure that the places you live, work, and play are safe for you and your family.
Find the information you need in topics such as:
- Asbestos and Lung Cancer
- Avoiding Mercury in Fish
- Black Lung Disease
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Child Safety: Air Pollution
- Controlling Indoor Mould
- Environmental Illness
- Insect Repellents
- Lead Poisoning
- Purifying Your Drinking Water
- Quitting Smoking and Avoiding Smoke During Pregnancy
- Radiation Exposure: Risks and Health Effects
- Radon
- Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home
Current as of: March 2, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine
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