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… hundreds of which are toxic and at least 70 that can cause cancer. There is no risk-free level of exposure to … pneumonia and asthma Heart disease Stroke Nasal sinus cancer Lung cancer Emphysema Pregnant people exposed to second-hand …
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… called cirrhosis. Cirrhosis can lead to liver failure and cancer in a small number of people. Talk to your health care provider about regular screening for liver cancer if you have chronic HBV infection. Is there treatment … progression of liver injury and reduce the chance of liver cancer, but there is no cure. Visit your health care …
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… including permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get your child immunized, you … Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes of liver cancer, which can be fatal. Hepatitis B virus is spread from …
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… central nervous system. Some VOCs are suspected of causing cancer and some have been shown to cause cancer in humans. Most people are not affected by short-term …
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… diseases such as: Asbestosis (scarring of the lungs) Lung cancer Mesothelioma (a rare form of cancer of the lining of the body cavity) What are the risk …
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… illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral cancer, and emphysema Improve your finances by saving the … by half. 10 years after quitting, your risk of lung cancer decreases by half. After 15 years smoke-free, your … vaping exposes you to lower amounts of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals. This does not mean that vaping is …
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… Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes of liver cancer, which can be fatal. This is why getting protection … include permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get your child immunized, you …
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… it can progress to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. How is hepatitis C virus spread? HCV … kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, liver failure, liver cancer or the need for a liver transplant. How do I know if …
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… scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), liver failure or liver cancer in a small number of people. Is there a vaccine for … treatment can prevent very serious liver disease, liver cancer, or the need for a liver transplant. How can I …
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… or decades can increase your risk of developing certain cancers, including: Skin Lung Kidney Bladder Liver The risk of cancer is the reason for developing the Canadian guideline …