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… and other point sources can also be exposed to higher levels of sulphur dioxide. What are the health concerns when sulphur dioxide levels are high outside? Short-term exposure to higher levels of sulphur dioxide in the outdoor air of our …
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… colorectal cancer, eating disorders, underactive thyroid, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, celiac … have intense pain in your belly or rectum (bum) You have blood in your stool You have unexplained weight loss You … juice contain sorbitol, which is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol. Prunes and prune juice are best used in …
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… exposure? Short to medium term exposure to very high levels of arsenic in drinking water over days or weeks can lead to arsenic poisoning. Exposure to high levels of arsenic may cause stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea … children may be at greater risk of illness when higher levels of arsenic are present. Long-term exposure to even …
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… Type 1 (HTLV-1) is a retrovirus that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or … being infected. People who get sick may develop a rare blood cancer called adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), … have HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How is the virus spread? HTLV-1 is spread from …
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… because they do not cause autism, multiple sclerosis, or diabetes. Yes No I know vaccines are checked for side … some are made from proteins and/or polysaccharides (complex sugars). Vaccines allow your child to build protection from … that vaccines do not cause autism, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), or other …
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… by maintaining the correct disinfectant and temperature levels and ensuring adequate filtration and recirculation of … make sure the water is clean and safe, maintain the proper levels of pH and disinfectant (generally chlorine or … range. Table 1 Pools - Disinfectant and water quality levels Parameter Min (≤30°C) Min (>30°C) Ideal range Max …
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… “hee-muh-glow-bin”). Hemoglobin is found in your red blood cells and helps carry oxygen to all parts of your … with heavy menstrual bleeding may need extra iron. Frequent blood donors may need more iron depending on a variety of … supplement with 16 to 20 mg of iron. If your iron levels were low before getting pregnant, you may need to …
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… facts tables. Choose products that are lower in sodium, sugars and saturated fat At home Include a vegetable or … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in …
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… Have congestive heart failure Have insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Have inflammatory bowel disease What is … may include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, fever or blood in stools. Symptoms can begin suddenly and usually … care: Glass #1 - 8 oz fruit juice, ½ tsp corn syrup, sugar or honey, pinch of table salt Glass #2 - 8 oz boiled …
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… feel thirsty Avoid drinking large amounts of caffeinated, sugary or artificially sweetened and alcoholic drinks Eat … a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 30 Lower activity levels and avoid intense activity If you are … and the postpartum period. Many pregnant people have lower blood pressure during early pregnancy. Warm conditions bring …
