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… Illicit drug users and their sexual partners. Those with chronic liver disease, hepatitis C, or a liver transplant. Those with chronic kidney disease including predialysis, hemodialysis, …
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… B vaccine . If you have been diagnosed with acute or chronic HBV infection, you can reduce the chance of passing … Less than 8 percent of healthy adults will develop chronic HBV infection, whereas more infants infected at birth will likely develop chronic infection. This lifelong infection may lead to …
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… inflames the liver. If left untreated, it can progress to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even … or eyes) About 75% of people living with HCV will develop chronic (lifelong) HCV. Some people with chronic HCV will develop significant liver disease. This can …
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… HCV. About 75% of people living with HCV will develop a chronic (lifelong) infection. People with chronic HCV may feel tired or have a low mood or stomach … on to other people. Without treatment, some people with chronic HCV will develop significant liver disease. This can …
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… and amounts of pollutants released into the air Weather conditions, such as wind, temperature, humidity and rainfall … include: Worsening symptoms of pre-existing lung or heart conditions Increased health care use such as emergency room … adults Those with heart or lung disease, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) People who are …
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… and amounts of pollutants released into the air Weather conditions, such as wind, temperature and rainfall Natural … can cause health concerns. People with asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are at greater … tobacco smoke, gas stoves and matches If you have medical conditions, such as asthma, COPD or heart disease, follow a …
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… and muscles strong Build a healthy immune system Prevent chronic disease and illness Manage health conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and … in sodium, sugar or saturated fat can increase your risk of chronic disease. Limit the following nutrients: Sodium Too …
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… Individuals with weakened immune systems Individuals with chronic heart, lung or blood conditions What are the health risks of high nitrate levels? …
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… like surgery. They can also start because of health conditions like dementia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), … Care plans include information about all health conditions. The nutrition care plan is part of the overall … foods, fluids or medications Have lung congestion or a chronic respiratory infection Eat very slowly (longer than …
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… children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with certain chronic diseases are more vulnerable to infection and have … further cool the milk to 4°C (40°F) or colder. Under ideal conditions, home pasteurized milk can keep in the …
