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… as they are the most vulnerable. It is based on average concentrations in water consumed for extended periods. … on many factors including the amount consumed over time, age, nutrition and underlying health issues. People may …
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… to second-hand smoke can have a greater risk of miscarriages, premature birth and babies with low birth weight. How … cigarette butts and ashes in a designated container. Encourage family and friends to create a smoke and vape-free … to smoke or vape: In a motor vehicle with anyone under the age of 16 years In the common area of apartment buildings, …
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… contagiosum is most common among children under 10 years of age, the infection can affect anyone. In adults, molluscum … try not to scratch them, and may even want to use bandages to cover them. Avoid shaving areas where the bumps are … freezing and removing the bumps with liquid nitrogen. Curettage – removing the viral material in the centre of the …
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… and coconut oils, and some processed foods such as packaged snacks and sweets. Saturated fats are often used in … less likely to go rancid, extending the shelf life of packaged products. Read the food label to see how much saturated … from scratch using healthy fats more often than buying packaged, ready-made meals, snacks and desserts. Many packaged …
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… muscles and ligaments that hold the rectum in place Blockage of stool in the large intestine How can my diet help … into hot cereal, meatloaf, casseroles or baking. For packaged food, read the Nutrition Facts table to find out how … your health care provider about the use of laxatives to manage your constipation. Bulk-forming laxatives, also called …
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… infections each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic … can reduce the risk of serious complications such as damage to your liver. Regular visits to your health care … amounts of blood on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly sterilize any equipment that …
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… pressure like weak pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or lightheaded, passing out Skin : hives, swelling (tongue, lips or … vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea Other : anxiety, headache, metallic taste or uterine cramps Children and … labels. For information, visit Canadian Food Inspection Agency …
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… Association (CSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certify wood stoves and other burning … to carry oxygen. Acute exposure may cause tiredness, headaches, nausea, flu-like symptoms, dizziness, impaired … cancer-causing substances Carbon dioxide (CO2): May cause headaches, dizziness and fatigue at high levels. High levels …
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… detects over 80% of disorders even at less than 24 hours of age. Early detection is important if your child has one of … the leftover blood will be kept for 10 years in secure storage. Occasionally, the dried blood spot samples may be used …
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… application of chemical fertilizers and animal manure, storage and feedlots) Leaking sewage lines or improperly functioning septic systems Industrial processes Motor vehicles Some de-icing agents used at airports How do I know if there is nitrate in …
