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… Unpasteurized fruit/vegetable juices and ciders: A potential health risk Last updated August 21, 2024 HealthLink BC File … They must be kept refrigerated and consumed by the best before date. What is the risk? Unpasteurized apple and orange juices have been linked to illnesses and outbreaks for over 100 years. Most of these outbreaks involved …
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… Preventing neural tube defects Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 38c Download PDF Document English … is a B vitamin found naturally in foods. Folic acid is a form of folate. It's used in vitamin supplements and … forms of folate that are described as naturally occurring, active or methylated. However, there is no evidence showing …
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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 78 Download PDF Document English … leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations for adults aged 65 years and older in B.C. Falls can lead to … of falling and maintain independence. 1. Keep your body active: Not only does regular physical activity help prevent …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38d Download PDF Document English … of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when … areas of strengths as well as challenges in these areas. For more information on FASD, see HealthLinkBC File #38e …
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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05a Download PDF Document English … nitrate? Nitrate is a chemical compound and the most common form of nitrogen found in water. Other forms of nitrogen include nitrite and ammonia. Nitrate …
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… Roseola Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 83 Download PDF Document English … on your child’s neck, chest, and body. The rash may last for up to 2 days. One of the key features of roseola is that … at the same time. Although your child may go back and forth between feeling comfortable and acting upset, they …
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… and outdoor air pollution Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65e Download PDF Document English … geographical features such as mountains or bodies of water. For example, air pollution can get trapped in mountain … average concentrations. Air quality is also reported in the form of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI …
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… constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68l Nutrition Series Download PDF … that are hard to pass or happen less often than usual for you. You may feel like you need to have a bowel movement … bowel syndrome, colorectal cancer, eating disorders, underactive thyroid, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, multiple …
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… Lead paint and hazards Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 31 Download PDF Document English … railings can expose you and your family to health risks. Before you begin renovations, consider the following information in order to minimize the health risks to you and …
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… Bed bugs Last updated September 3, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 95 Download PDF Document English … on their hosts, they only visit them to feed. They are most active at night. Bed bugs prefer locations where they can … a registered nurse. How do I know I have bed bugs? Look for the following signs: Bite marks on your body, …
