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… vapour is a mix of smoke or vapour released by burning or heating tobacco or vaping liquid. It’s produced when using … hundreds of which are toxic and at least 70 that can cause cancer. There is no risk-free level of exposure to … pneumonia and asthma Heart disease Stroke Nasal sinus cancer Lung cancer Emphysema Pregnant people exposed to …
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… due to diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cancer, or have had organ transplants Have chronic lung …
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… provider if you have HIV infection, chronic kidney disease, cancer, diabetes or have a weak immune system due to …
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… lung function and increase your risk of heart disease and cancer. Most vapes contain nicotine and are as addictive as … All combustible tobacco products contain the same cancer-causing chemicals as cigarettes. They are all highly … a cigar have higher health risks, including: Various cancers Pulmonary heart disease Chronic obstructive …
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… Young babies Seniors People with diseases such as cancer or other medical conditions Vaccines help protect all …
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… called cirrhosis, which can lead to liver failure and/or cancer in a small number of people. What should I do if I …
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… is a very severe infection more commonly known as flesh-eating disease. It can spread fast through the flesh … see HealthLinkBC File #60 Necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating disease) . Scarlet fever usually starts with a red …
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… age spots, and sagging. It can also lead to some skin cancers. UVB is more harmful than UVA. It causes delayed … more melanin. UVB is responsible for sunburns and most skin cancers, along with cataracts and eye cancers. Each tan or … it. Reapply the sunscreen after you have been swimming or sweating to keep it effective. Use a sunscreen approved by the …
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