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Indoor air quality Combustion by-products

… If you have heart disease, it may cause chest pain High levels of carbon monoxide exposure can cause loss of … (CO2): May cause headaches, dizziness and fatigue at high levels. High levels of CO2 are rare indoors, but levels can … pollutants from indoor air. Some air cleaners may produce harmful levels of ozone. This can cause adverse health …

Your childs development from birth to 3 years

… Coos and gurgles happily when given attention Startles at noise and responds to sounds in time Stretches or moves arms …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… cause little damage, there are a few species that can be harmful to the health and productivity of forests. The goal … trees from certain defoliators when they reach outbreak levels in our forests. Some of the most damaging insect … and is not a synthetic chemical. Foray 48B® is not toxic or harmful to people, dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles or …

Well water testing

… water may taste and look fine, however, there can be many harmful substances that you cannot taste, see or smell, such … such as arsenic, lead, copper and manganese. Nitrates High levels of nitrates have been found in a number of wells … are little or no risk to human health. For example, low levels of fluoride have dental benefits, but high levels can …

Asbestos When should I worry

… inflammation. Regular or long periods of exposure to high levels of asbestos in the air can be harmful to your health. It could increase your risk of …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… parts, such as their hands and feet. Babies like to make noise, so give them toys such as plastic keys or rattles. …

Caffeinated energy drinks

… Supplemented foods regulations. The amounts are within safe levels when used according to the directions on the label. …

Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… reliable and safe drinking water. Wildfire smoke can have a harmful effect on your body. Drinking lots of water helps … there may be a possible rise in soil and water chemical levels, such as: ammonium, phosphate, nitrate, and nitrite. … that get into drinking water sources is very small, and levels drop quickly over time. Foams typically get …

Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems

… of parasites (protozoa), 99.99 per cent of viruses and all harmful bacteria. Most community water systems in B.C. have …

Iron and Your Health

… supplement with 16 to 20 mg of iron. If your iron levels were low before getting pregnant, you may need to … by your health care provider. Too much iron can be harmful, especially for infants and children. Always keep …