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… chemotherapy, HIV) A healthy lifestyle, such as a good diet, getting enough sleep and rest, exercise, and reducing …
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… your vitamin D needs since it increases the risk of skin cancer. How much vitamin D do I need each day? Recommended … the label to see how much vitamin D it contains. Talk to a dietitian, pharmacist, or your health care provider if you … information, call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered dietitian Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People …
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… to heart problems Some combustion particles may contain cancer-causing substances Carbon dioxide (CO2): May cause …
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… can cause sunburns, heat stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm … of us have soaked up more than enough UV rays to cause skin cancer. By protecting children from sunburns and too much … you can significantly reduce their risk of developing skin cancer. How can I protect my child from sun exposure? Try to …
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… impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and cancer-causing chemicals: the aerosol produced through … chemicals and contaminants (such as heavy metals) linked to cancer Nicotine dependence: nicotine is highly addictive, … a person is exposed to lower amounts of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals when they vape. This does not mean …
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… Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes of liver cancer, which can be fatal. The hepatitis B virus is spread …
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… permanent liver damage. It is also the main cause of liver cancer, which can be fatal. The vaccine is recommended if … with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) Japanese …
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… including permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get your child immunized, you … Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes of liver cancer, which can be fatal. Hepatitis B virus is spread from …
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… central nervous system. Some VOCs are suspected of causing cancer and some have been shown to cause cancer in humans. Most people are not affected by short-term …
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… diseases such as: Asbestosis (scarring of the lungs) Lung cancer Mesothelioma (a rare form of cancer of the lining of the body cavity) What are the risk …