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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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… Early symptoms of hypothermia include shivering (in adults and older children); clumsy movements; apathy (lack … may be more likely to get hypothermia. Babies, older or ill adults, and malnourished people have low body fat. You smoke … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …
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… Young children can't defend themselves, so it is up to adults who care to protect them. If you suspect abuse and … Young children can't defend themselves, so it is up to adults who care to protect them. If you suspect abuse and …
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… Is this topic for you? This topic is about drug use in adults. For information about drug use in young people, see … can cause lung problems, harm the liver and kidneys, cause infections like hepatitis and HIV if you use shared … you are more likely to get hepatitis, HIV, or other serious infections. If you combine drugs with alcohol, you are more …
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… Children With Grief Actionset Overview It's important for adults to listen to a child and answer any questions or … children express grief are often different from the way adults express it. Children aren't always able to use words … our content . … Actionset Overview It's important for adults to listen to a child and answer any questions or …
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… not heal properly, problems such as bone, blood, and skin infections can develop. What causes them? Pressure injuries … you can do. Learn more Caregiving: Skin Care for Immobile Adults High-Protein Foods for Wound Healing Quitting Smoking … not heal properly, problems such as bone, blood, and skin infections can develop. What causes them? Pressure injuries …
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… defect in the brain, such as an aneurysm . Parasitic infections, such as tapeworm or toxoplasmosis . Eclampsia , … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If … defect in the brain, such as an aneurysm . Parasitic infections, such as tapeworm or toxoplasmosis . Eclampsia , …
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… loss with radiation to the head or neck. Another example is urinary problems if the lower belly is radiated. Most of … loss with radiation to the head or neck. Another example is urinary problems if the lower belly is radiated. Most of …
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… lupus in children appears to be more severe than in adults. There are also concerns if you have lupus and are … and may also make them more severe. Some medicines. Some infections. Some people who have cytomegalovirus (CMV) , parvovirus (such as fifth disease ), and hepatitis C infections eventually get lupus. The Epstein-Barr virus has …
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… ill: Thinking about child safety Protecting your child from infections Child safety: Washing toys to prevent germs … This includes neglect and exposure to violence between adults in the home. Children have a legal right to grow up …
