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… homes and other dwellings Last updated September 23, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 42 Download PDF Document English … up inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon primarily enters buildings through the … what is my risk? Exposure to radon over the long-term can cause lung cancer. About 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada …
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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05a Download PDF Document English … tasteless and odorless. Nitrate should not be confused with nitrite. Nitrite can also be found in the … and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more …
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… and outdoor air pollution Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65e Download PDF Document English … to the next and from one hour to the next. This is because air quality is influenced by several things: The types … because they can remain in the air longer, get deeper into your lungs and may even get into your bloodstream. Fine …
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… Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65f Download PDF Document English … to the next and from one hour to the next. This is because air quality is influenced by several things: The types … reacts with other compounds in the air can also affect your health. These particles penetrate deeply into the …
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… organic compounds (VOCs) Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65d Download PDF Document English … attached garages VOCs can be released from products during use and even in storage. However, the amounts of VOCs … as containing low VOCs Do not allow smoking in or near your home. Second-hand smoke contains many pollutants, …
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… for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51c Download PDF Document English … from person to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in home … sick. What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 32 Download PDF Document English … mineral fibres found in rock. For decades, asbestos was used as a building material in homes and other buildings. It … Most of the time asbestos poses very little risk to your health. It is only a risk if you breathe in asbestos …
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… Arsenic in drinking water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49c Download PDF Document English … arsenic poisoning. Exposure to high levels of arsenic may cause stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea and impaired nerve … in drinking water over years or decades can increase your risk of developing certain cancers, including: Skin …
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… disease (C. gattii) Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 98 Download PDF Document English … also known as cryptococcosis, is a fungal infection caused by the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans or Cryptococcus … these symptoms especially for long periods of time, talk to your health care provider. Your health care provider can …
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… defoliators in B.C.’s forests Last updated August 28, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 90b Download PDF Document English … shrubs as caterpillars. Although most insect defoliators cause little damage, there are a few species that can be … by health care providers. If you feel concerned, speak to your health care provider. If you wish to avoid contact with …
