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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 49g Download PDF Document English … problem? A small amount of manganese is essential for human health. However, new Health Canada research shows drinking … is not a health concern, but it may affect the colour or appearance of the water. For more information on the updated …
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… for family caregivers Last updated September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series … conflict and tension. What types of abuse or neglect can happen to older adults? Abuse and neglect in later life can … can often make small changes in their home and support services as they grow older. Work together Good caregiving …
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… Lead paint and hazards Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 31 Download PDF Document English … very low levels of lead into the blood may have harmful health effects on the intellectual and behavioural … elsewhere until the work is done. Protect yourself Wear appropriate protective clothing such as coveralls, goggles, …
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… spills in residential settings Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 125 Download PDF Document English … safe as long as the mercury stays contained. They only pose health risks if they break and the mercury spills. What are the health effects of exposure to elemental mercury? If inhaled …
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… tobacco and nicotine products Last updated March 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30b Download PDF Document English … pipe tobacco. Cigars and cigarillos are rolls of tobacco wrapped in a tobacco leaf. It can also be wrapped in a … products? No. All tobacco and nicotine products carry health risks and are highly addictive. The best thing you …
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… constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68l Nutrition Series Download PDF … you have bowel movements (stools) that are hard to pass or happen less often than usual for you. You may feel like you … medications Use of supplements such as iron and calcium Health conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, …
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… Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 107 Download PDF Document English … products and cosmetics at www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety.html . Put the crib … duvet or quilt, or waterbed. To prevent a baby from being trapped, smothered, or strangled check and be sure: The crib …
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… disease (C. gattii) Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 98 Download PDF Document English … may not become ill. In people who become ill, symptoms appear months after exposure and can last for several … symptoms especially for long periods of time, talk to your health care provider. Your health care provider can request …
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… organic compounds (VOCs) Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65d Download PDF Document English … the clothing at the shop or take it out of the plastic wrapping and hang it in a ventilated area until it is dry New … Air quality and health www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/air-quality.html Health Canada: Volatile organic …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 32 Download PDF Document English … in many older homes and buildings. You may find asbestos wrapped around older hot water pipes and water boilers, or … asbestos in cement, flooring and ceiling materials. Which health problems are caused by asbestos? Most of the time …
