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Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems

… will get rid of viruses, bacteria and parasites but not chemicals which may be found in the water. Reverse Osmosis … is effective against all disease-causing organisms and many chemical contaminants. Unless it has a high capacity, it …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… Second-hand tobacco smoke is poisonous. It has over 7,000 chemicals, hundreds of which are toxic and at least 70 that … room for hours even with an open window. Many of the toxic chemicals remain in the air and the carpets, curtains, …

Indoor air quality

… of breath, dizziness and nausea. It can irritate the skin, eyes, nose or throat. Allergy or asthma symptoms could get … and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemicals found in materials such as plywood and …

Vitamin D and your health

… D Food Serving size Amount of vitamin D IU µg Salmon, sockeye, canned 75g (2 ½ oz) 557 13.9 Salmon, pink 75g (2 ½ oz) 414 10.4 Mackerel, Pacific 75g (2 ½ oz) …

Calcium and your health

… (5 oz) 256 Good source of calcium (150 to 249 mg)* Salmon, pink, canned with bones 75 g (2 ½ oz) 212 Edamame, cooked …

Lead paint and hazards

… Use techniques that do not spread lead dust or fumes. Chemical stripping produces the least amount of lead dust. As chemical stripping agents also contain potentially harmful …

Quitting smoking

… contain nicotine and pose health risks from this and other chemicals that you inhale when you vape. While some people … exposes you to lower amounts of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals. This does not mean that vaping is safe as it can …

Water fluoridation facts

… have a private/domestic well, you should do a comprehensive chemical analysis that includes fluoride testing. What are …

A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… Document Vietnamese What is a cataract? The lens of the eye is usually clear for many years of life. When cataracts … Most people get cataracts with age and have them in both eyes. One eye may be worse than the other. Most people with cataracts …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… It does not use petroleum products and is not a synthetic chemical. Foray 48B® is not toxic or harmful to people, …