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… Understanding harm reduction: Substance use Last updated December 1, 2023 … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach …
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… Harm reduction for families, caregivers and friends of people who … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach to …
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… The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour Last … by the person smoking or vaping. This smoke or vapour is harmful to the health of both the person who smokes or … the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco smoke? Second-hand tobacco …
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… disinfectants to treat drinking water. There was a drastic reduction in water-borne infections, such as typhoid fever … Water . Can the chlorine added to my drinking water harm me? Chlorine can be dangerous in very high … But, there is no evidence that chlorine disinfectants are harmful to people when used in the small amount needed to …
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… Home Naloxone (BCTHN) program was introduced to reduce the harms and deaths associated with opioid overdose. The BCTHN … at no-cost to First Nations people in B.C. at community pharmacies through First Nations Health Benefits. What is … For more information For more information about harm reduction, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: …
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… highly effective drugs to treat HCV are covered by BC PharmaCare. These drugs have few side effects and are easier … treatments (DAAs) made publicly available through BC PharmaCare to all British Columbians living with HCV. Early … CATIE – Long term liver health Information on harm reduction: HealthLinkBC File #102a Understanding harm …
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… use of vapes. Is vaping safer than smoking? Vaping is less harmful than smoking commercial tobacco products based on … not mean vaping is completely safe as it can still cause harm to a person’s health. People who do not smoke should … goal for yourself. Set a date to start your quit or reduction journey Plan ways to distract yourself from …
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… of exposure to high levels of asbestos in the air can be harmful to your health. It could increase your risk of … . To find a contractor who specializes in asbestos reduction and removal from your home, look in the Yellow …
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… of parasites (protozoa), 99.99 per cent of viruses and all harmful bacteria. Most community water systems in B.C. have … in many cases, treatment may not provide a 99.9 per cent reduction in infectious parasites. Some water systems and …
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… causes are viral or bacterial infections, medications that harm the sensory cells in the inner ear, or autoimmune … in older adults, they may experience a significant reduction in quality of life. They are at risk of poorer …
