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Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… effects of abuse and neglect? Abuse and neglect can have harmful long-term effects on the health and well-being of … develop a safety plan. What should I do if I see a crime or harmful situation? Call the Seniors Abuse Info Line (SAIL) …

Pregnancy and alcohol use

… system develop all throughout pregnancy. Which drinks are harmful? There is no safe kind of alcohol to drink during … and regular drinking in pregnancy (everyday) are most harmful. What if I drank alcohol before I knew I was …

Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

… and other point sources can also be exposed to higher levels of sulphur dioxide. What are the health concerns when sulphur dioxide levels are high outside? Short-term exposure to higher levels of sulphur dioxide in the outdoor air of our …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… the help they need. What should I do if I see a crime of harmful situation? Call the Seniors Abuse Info Line (SAIL) …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… contact your local health authority. Are cyanobacteria harmful? Cyanobacteria can produce several types of toxins …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… or learn useful tips. What should I do if I see a crime or harmful situation? Call the Seniors Abuse Info Line (SAIL) …

Sun safety for children

… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Is the sun harmful to children? Children have sensitive skin that can …

Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products

… be considered before you try vaping. While vaping is a less harmful option than cigarettes, it still has health risks. … others. The second-hand vapour from an e-cigarette might be harmful. The long-term health risks are still being studied. … from heated tobacco products (HTPs) generally contain lower levels of harmful ingredients than smoke from cigarettes. …

Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… sounds Try humming or singing a lullaby Sometimes white noise such as the sound of the vacuum cleaner, clothes … fish tank filter or dishwasher helps calm a baby. White noise apps can also be found on a smart phone Offer a …

Lead in drinking water

… at the tap. You should make every effort to maintain lead levels in drinking water as low as possible. The guideline … to Health Canada, even ingesting a low level of lead may be harmful. Lead can harm the intellectual development, … have been advised to sample water to ensure lead is at safe levels. If levels are not safe, they are advised to take the …