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… It happens most often in people who are in their 60s or older. What causes it? Experts don't know exactly what … more likely than other people to get bladder cancer. Being older than 40, being male, or being white. Personal or … Learn more Urinary Tract Infections in Teenagers and Adults What Happens Bladder cancer often begins in the …
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… time. footnote 1 Children may have the same symptoms that adults have. Also, children with the disease may grow more … office for advice. Check your symptoms Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Examinations and …
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… for Diagnosing Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Adults Checking Sugar Levels Continuous Glucose Monitoring … Type 2: Should I Take Insulin? Diabetes: Caregiving for an Older Adult Diabetes: How to Give Glucagon Metformin for …
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… Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Most babies and older children have several mild infections of the … influenza (flu) are common viral illnesses in babies and older children. These infections are usually mild and go … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …
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… metabolic conditions Last updated January 29, 2025 Many adults in Canada live with metabolic conditions: Obesity … (body mass index ≥30 kg/m2) affected 26.4% or 8.3 million adults in 2016. Overweight (body mass index 25-29.9 kg/m2) affected 34% or 10.6 million adults in 2016. In 2015, 9.3% or 3.4 million adults were …
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… are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male Female Female Why do … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …
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… are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male Female Female Why do … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …
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… based on how often breathing stops during sleep. For adults, breathing may stop as few as 5 times an hour (mild … sleep apnea. Aging. Sleep apnea increases as people get older. Being male. Sleep apnea is more common in men. … breathing. Sweating. Feeling restless. Waking up a lot. In older children, other symptoms may also include: Bedwetting. …
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… Canada recommends regular blood pressure testing for adults. footnote 2 Your doctor can let you know how often … assessment, prevention, and treatment of hypertension in adults and children. Canadian Journal of Cardiology , 34(5): … risk assessment, and treatment of hypertension in adults and children. Canadian Journal of Cardiology , 36(5): …
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… Anyone can get chronic pain. It's more common in older adults, but it's not a normal part of aging. Older adults are more likely to have long-term medical …
