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… from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cancers of the anus, cervix, mouth and throat, penis, vagina … 2 types of HPV that cause about 70% of cases of cervical cancer and 80% of cases of anal cancer. The HPV9 vaccine protects against 5 additional types …
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… these affect the genitals. Two types cause 70 per cent of cancers of the cervix, plus some less common cancers of the throat, anus, penis, vagina and vulva. Two … should check all suspicious bumps and lesions. Cervical cancer that is caused by HPV is detected using a Pap test, …
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… 6. The vaccine has been shown to protect against various cancers caused by HPV. Your child may be offered other … HPV vaccine? The HPV vaccine provides protection against cancers and genital warts caused by 9 types of HPV. It … 7 types of HPV that cause about 90 percent of cervical cancers and several other cancers such as cancers of the …
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… lung function and increase your risk of heart disease and cancer. Most vapes contain nicotine and are as addictive as … All combustible tobacco products contain the same cancer-causing chemicals as cigarettes. They are all highly … a cigar have higher health risks, including: Various cancers Pulmonary heart disease Chronic obstructive …
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… age spots, and sagging. It can also lead to some skin cancers. UVB is more harmful than UVA. It causes delayed … more melanin. UVB is responsible for sunburns and most skin cancers, along with cataracts and eye cancers. Each tan or sunburn damages your skin cells and …
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… risk? Exposure to radon over the long-term can cause lung cancer. About 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada are due to indoor radon exposure. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause among …
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… can cause sunburns, heat stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm … of us have soaked up more than enough UV rays to cause skin cancer. By protecting children from sunburns and too much … you can significantly reduce their risk of developing skin cancer. How can I protect my child from sun exposure? Try to …
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… impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and cancer-causing chemicals: the aerosol produced through … chemicals and contaminants (such as heavy metals) linked to cancer Nicotine dependence: nicotine is highly addictive, … a person is exposed to lower amounts of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals when they vape. This does not mean …
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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 …