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… anal area. Human stools (bowel movements) have the highest levels of these bacteria. The bacteria can be present in or … Less often, they can cause more serious infections of the blood, urinary tract or other body tissues. What are …
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… higher in indoor air than outdoor air. These gases at high levels can impact both indoor air quality and human health. … people are not affected by short-term exposure to the low levels of VOCs found in homes. Some people may be more … such as people with asthma. For long-term exposure to low levels of VOCs, research is ongoing to better understand any …
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… elemental mercury. This includes some (older) thermometers, blood pressure devices, thermostats, barometers and … of mercury vapours. The vapours are then absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs and distributed throughout the … short period of time (such as from a spill of mercury in a blood pressure device), the lungs and airways can become …
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… body temperature rises, heat is released through increased blood flow to the skin and increased sweating. This allows … socially isolated People who have chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory disease People who …
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… if you have HIV infection, chronic kidney disease, cancer, diabetes or have a weak immune system due to medication. … need further TB testing. Further testing could include a TB blood test, chest x-ray or sputum collection. A chest x-ray …
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… cannot breathe, or is not breathing enough, the oxygen levels in the blood decrease. This can lead to brain injury, cardiac …
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… or swelling of the lining of the brain (meningitis), diabetes, drug overdose, poisoning, sudden infant death …
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… and olive Prepare food with little or no added salt or sugar. What are some snack ideas for my child? Savoury …
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