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… Newborn blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Hemoglobin is important because it picks up oxygen in the lungs and carries it to the other parts of the body. Serious … disorder that causes thick mucus to build up in the lungs and may affect the digestive system. If your baby has …
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… Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers Last updated September … and brain development. It also carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Include iron-rich foods in … foods for babies and toddlers (#69i) Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers (#69j) Vegetarian feeding …
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… Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers Last updated September … and brain development. It also carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. At around 6 months of age, … foods for babies and toddlers (#69i) Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers (#69j) Vegetarian feeding …
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… Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants … approved non-emergency health information. … Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants …
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… is my 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 …
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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 … 2 other types of HPV It is important to have regular cervix screening because the HPV vaccine protects against most but …
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… or decades can increase your risk of developing certain cancers, including: Skin Lung Kidney Bladder Liver The risk of cancer is the reason … for arsenic in drinking water. For more information on The Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality, see …
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… evidence indicating that inhaling asbestos fibres can cause cancers and lung diseases. For information on health risks of inhaling … asbestos in drinking water? BC references Health Canada's Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality as the …
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… are responsible for providing drinking water that meets the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality for lead. … plumbing after delivery to a property. What are the guidelines for lead in drinking water? The Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality set a maximum …
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… in drinking water are a concern when levels are above the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. The maximum … weakened immune systems Individuals with chronic heart, lung or blood conditions What are the health risks of high … of nitrate. There may also be an associated link between cancer and exposure to nitrate in drinking water. What …
