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… include pressuring an older adult with requests for money, using an older adult’s property or money without their … older adults with respect. When people experience personal problems or stresses, they might be at greater risk of … obvious. These may include sleeping difficulties, stomach problems, or breathing problems. A neglected older adult may …
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… Even minor injuries to a baby's brain can cause lifelong problems. It is never okay to shake a baby or child. … difficulties Blindness and deafness Paralysis Behaviour problems Death How can I protect my baby from SBS? If your … them. Do not leave your baby in the care of someone who has problems controlling their anger. Use great caution when …
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… a term used to describe a range of health and behavioural problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during … ways, each with their own strengths and challenges. Common problems include learning, memory, attention, language, …
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… or heating tobacco or vaping liquid. It’s produced when using combustible tobacco products and electronic vaping … smoke have a greater risk of suffering from: Breathing problems, such as increased coughing, wheezing, pneumonia … suffer more from chronic coughing, wheezing and breathing problems Second-hand smoke can cause fluid to build up in …
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… effects such as learning disabilities and behavioural problems in children. High levels of exposure to lead may … I test my home? You can check painted surfaces for lead by using a home lead test kit or sending a paint chip sample to …
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… British Columbia, only 3 cause common domestic or farmyard problems. This includes the: House mouse Norway rat Black … blunt ends. The best way to get rid of rats or mice is by using traps. If using spring loaded traps for rats, bait three of them in a …
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… wildfires on drinking water quality. For some communities, problems may appear long after the wildfire is over (i.e. … wash into downstream drinking water supplies. The following problems may impact a drinking water system long after the wildfire is over: More debris in water reservoirs, causing damage and higher maintenance costs More algal blooms …
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… Visits . Who is at higher risk? People at risk of serious problems from some of these infections include: Fetuses and … your hands thoroughly afterwards. Avoid creating dust by using a damp cloth to wipe up the droppings. The droppings … feces. Toxoplasmosis in pregnant women can cause serious problems for the developing baby such as brain damage or …
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… have the virus will not get symptoms or develop any health problems. About 1 in 20 people who get infected with HTLV-1 … sharing needles, syringes or other drug injection equipment Using a condom every time you have vaginal, anal or oral sex … by ordinary, everyday household contact such as kissing, using the toilet or preparing food. In order for the disease …
