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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 sunburn damages your skin cells and …
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… (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is also the main cause of liver cancer, which can be fatal. Varicella Varicella vaccine is …
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… an organ or bone marrow transplant, or who have had cancer treatment Infants and young children Pregnant women …
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… that can be inhaled. Exposure to asbestos can cause lung cancer. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #32 … time, high levels of inhaled radon gas may lead to lung cancer. High levels of radon have been found in parts of …
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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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… diseases including heart disease, stroke and several cancers. If you drink alcohol, consider limiting to one to 2 …
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… elderly People with weakened immune systems from HIV/AIDS, cancer treatment, steroid therapy or organ or bone marrow …
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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 …
