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… and outdoor air pollution Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65e Download PDF Document English … high”. The AQHI provides advice on how to minimize health risks. To check the current and AQHI forecast, visit BC Air … of PM may be present indoors. Limit smoke from fire (tobacco, candles, incense, woodstoves), move dusty work …
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… constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68l Nutrition Series Download PDF … medications Use of supplements such as iron and calcium Health conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, … fruit, including dried fruit Whole grain and whole wheat products, such as breads, cereals, pasta, brown rice, oats, …
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… organic compounds (VOCs) Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65d Download PDF Document English … air quality and human health. Where do VOCs come from? Many products commonly found in our homes release VOCs through … The burning of fuels such as natural gas, wood and kerosene Tobacco products Personal care products such as perfume and …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 49h Download PDF Document English … during construction, they are typically replaced with alternative pipes. Always take precautions when handling … cause cancers and lung diseases. For information on health risks of inhaling asbestos, see HealthLinkBC File #32 …
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… Hearing loss in adults Last updated March 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 71c Download PDF Document English … under the Medical Services Plan (MSP). There are limited alternative funding options available that your audiologist … instrument practitioner can advise you on. What are the risks associated with hearing loss on older adults? When …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38d Download PDF Document English … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of … (FASD) is a lifelong disability that affects a range of health and behavioural problems in individuals who were …
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… infection and genital warts Last updated November 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 101a Sexually Transmitted … can pass HPV to others without knowing it. What are the risks of HPV infection? Most people who have an HPV … visible. Caution: Do not use non-prescription wart removal products to treat genital warts. These products are not …
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… Preventing neural tube defects Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 38c Download PDF Document English … nutrients added to them. Why is folate important for my health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not … meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural health products Talk to a dietitian, pharmacist or your health care …
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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 78 Download PDF Document English … This increases the risk. What factors increase the risks of falls? Health factors: Frailty: Loss of muscle mass, grip strength …
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… Pasteurized and raw milk Last updated September 11, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 03 Download PDF Document English … calcium and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. What are the risks of drinking raw milk? According to a US Centre for … study, the rate of outbreaks caused by raw milk and products made from it was 150 times greater than outbreaks …
