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… Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure Last updated April 25, 2023 HealthLink BC … seeds, beans, peas and lentils Is low in red meat and added sugars The DASH diet is low in total fat, saturated fat, …
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… Heat-related illness Last updated June 6, 2022 HealthLink BC File … of heat stroke) Seizures Unconsciousness/coma Who is at higher risk of heat-related illness? Some people are at … socially isolated People who have chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory disease People who …
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… Sleep related infant death Last updated November 1, 2021 … is accidentally smothered by items in the bed, such as pillows, toys, heavy blankets, or by a parent, child, or pet … as premature babies and those with low birth weight, are at higher risk of SIDS than others. What can I do to reduce the …
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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated … Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. … dizziness Disorientation Thirst or dry mouth Difficulty swallowing Fatigue, malaise Heat rash, heat edema (swelling) …
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… Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol Last updated May 25, 2023 HealthLink BC … Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density lipoprotein) or 'good' cholesterol LDL (low density lipoprotein) or 'bad' cholesterol Having high …
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… Newborn blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 … certain substances in food like fats, proteins and/or sugars. These substances can build up and cause serious … and problems digesting food. which can result in slower weight gain. Treatment can help with growth and reduce …
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… Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection Last … viruses when blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or … yourself with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low to get it to bleed. Do not squeeze the wound or soak it …
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… chronic disease and illness Manage health conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes Healthy eating is about the foods you eat and more. … plate with vegetables and fruits Fresh, cooked, frozen and low sodium canned are good choices Try preparing them in …
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… in most ambient groundwater in British Columbia is very low, generally much less than 1 mg/L. Therefore, the … immune systems Individuals with chronic heart, lung or blood conditions What are the health risks of high nitrate levels? Exposure to high levels of nitrate …
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… of arsenic in groundwater supplies like wells is usually higher than in surface water supplies such as lakes, streams … exposure? Short to medium term exposure to very high levels of arsenic in drinking water over days or weeks can … arsenic are present. Long-term exposure to even relatively low amounts of arsenic in drinking water over years or …
