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Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… state and death. It may take anywhere from 5 to15 years for symptoms of vCJD to develop from the time of being … any age, but the disease is most common in people under 30 years of age. Since the discovery of vCJD in 1995, there … complications tend to develop approximately 2 years after initial symptoms occur. How is vCJD treated? …
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Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

… heart and lung diseases, diabetes and dementia Adverse birth outcomes such as lower birth weight Those most likely to be affected by particle pollution include: Children Older adults Those with heart or lung disease, such … disease (COPD) People who are pregnant and their unborn children How can I protect my health against particle …
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Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… throw it out. Who is at highest risk of foodborne illness? Children under 5 years People who are pregnant Adults 60 years and over People with a compromised immune system …
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Seniors falls can be prevented

… deaths and hospitalizations for adults aged 65 years and older in B.C. Falls can lead to fractures (for …
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

… CJD prions appear in a person, it can take up to 30 years before symptoms begin. How does a person get CJD? Most …
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Naloxone Treating opioid overdose

… consumers of prescription opioids in the world. In recent years, the number of deaths in B.C. related to illegal drug …
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Spongy moth spraying

… from Europe, it has been found in Canada for over 100 years but has not been established in Western regions. The … use of pest control products containing Btk for about 40 years. It is the most widely used pest control product in …
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Radon in homes and other dwellings

… the risk is one in 20. Because lung cancer takes time (years) to develop, the risk of developing lung cancer from …
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Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… risk of cryptococcal disease including those who: Are 50 years of age or older Take medications that suppress their …
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Asbestos When should I worry

… exposed to Diseases from asbestos exposure can take many years to develop. Depending on the risk factors listed above, it can take 15 to 30 years for diseases to develop after exposure. Who is at risk …