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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 32 Download PDF Document English … asbestos in cement, flooring and ceiling materials. Which health problems are caused by asbestos? Most of the time … health. It could increase your risk of getting a variety of diseases such as: Asbestosis (scarring of the lungs) Lung …
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… care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 19 Download PDF Document English … Beginning dental care early is important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. … age of 12 or 13. Dental care includes cleaning your baby’s gums even before the teeth come into the mouth. Keeping your …
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… and outdoor air pollution Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65e Download PDF Document English … Air quality is also reported in the form of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides information about … include: Increased risk of developing heart and lung diseases, diabetes and dementia Adverse birth outcomes such …
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… HTLV-1 Virus Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 34 Download PDF Document English … that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or leukemia. Is this a new … who have the virus will not get symptoms or develop any health problems. About 1 in 20 people who get infected with …
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… Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65f Download PDF Document English … Air quality is also reported in the form of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides information about … People with asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are at greater risk. Young children and older …
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… Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol Last updated May 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 68a Nutrition Series Download PDF … questions. What else can I do to lower my risk of heart disease? Reach and maintain your best weight Be physically …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 49h Download PDF Document English … when handling deteriorating pipes to protect your health against inhaling asbestos that is released into the … that inhaling asbestos fibres can cause cancers and lung diseases. For information on health risks of inhaling …
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… transmitted infections (STIs) Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08o Sexually Transmitted … Spanish Document Vietnamese How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have … likely to develop complications like pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility from STIs, or immune system failure …
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… immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50a Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. … baby immunized is the best way to protect them from serious disease. Yes No I know how the immune system works. Yes No I …
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… Roseola Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 83 Download PDF Document English … affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get roseola and … children have these symptoms. When should my child see a health care provider? You cannot be sure your child has …
