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Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products

… risks, including: Various cancers Pulmonary heart disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Even if users do not … They increase the risk of: Heart disease Emphysema Chronic bronchitis What are the risks of using a hookah or …
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Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults

… and muscles strong Build a healthy immune system Prevent chronic disease and illness Manage health conditions like … in sodium, sugar or saturated fat can increase your risk of chronic disease. Limit the following nutrients: Sodium Too …
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Inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… that require regular medical care, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, cancer, …
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Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… Say food “gets stuck” or “goes down the wrong way” Have pain when swallowing Clear their throat regularly Refuse … foods, fluids or medications Have lung congestion or a chronic respiratory infection Eat very slowly (longer than …
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Immunization for health care workers in BC

… disease. Rubella infection in adults may cause swelling and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of … heart or lung disorders, weakened immune systems or other chronic medical conditions. Influenza immunization of health …
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Tuberculosis TB

… to your health care provider if you have HIV infection, chronic kidney disease, cancer, diabetes or have a weak … cough (dry or wet) for 2 weeks or longer, sputum, chest pain and shortness of breath. Sputum is mucous or phlegm …
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Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… virus (HIV), cancer, or have had organ transplants Have chronic lung disease Smoke How is this disease diagnosed? If …
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Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

… can cause health concerns. People with asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are at greater …
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Pasteurized and raw milk

… children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with certain chronic diseases are more vulnerable to infection and have …
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Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

… adults Those with heart or lung disease, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) People who are …