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… Health Risks in the Wilderness Last updated July 1, 2023 HealthLink … in the wilderness, you should be aware of certain health risks. Prepare for the activity you are doing and where you … to disinfect it. Water boils at a lower temperature at higher elevations Filtering the water through a mechanical …
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… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08o Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if …
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… Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products Last … they are electronic devices. They heat tobacco to a very high temperature so that the user can inhale nicotine … This is available through the BC Smoking Cessation Program Behavioural coaching and other supports through QuitNow …
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… Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol Last updated May 25, 2023 HealthLink BC … found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density lipoprotein) or 'good' cholesterol LDL (low … if you have questions. What else can I do to lower my risk of heart disease? Reach and maintain your best weight …
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… Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure Last updated April 25, 2023 HealthLink … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Having high blood pressure means that blood is pushing too hard … This can damage your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Another term for high …
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… fruit/vegetable juices and ciders: A potential health risk Last updated August 21, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … and consumed by the best before date. What is the risk? Unpasteurized apple and orange juices have been linked … long term diarrhea Who is at greatest risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of …
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… The vaccine is especially recommended for people who are at high risk of serious illness from influenza and those able to spread influenza to those at high risk. People at high risk of serious illness from …
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… The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of hepatitis B infection, including: Children under 12 … contacts of internationally adopted children. Household and sexual contacts of someone with hepatitis B. Males who have …
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… of air quality for the next 36 hours. The level of health risk is provided on a scale of 1 to 10 or higher. The health risk is also labeled “low”, “moderate”, “high” or “very high”. The AQHI also provides advice on how …
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… on test results from a neighbour’s well. Who is most at risk? Nitrate levels above the guidelines are particularly a … lung or blood conditions What are the health risks of high nitrate levels? Exposure to high levels of nitrate reduces the amount of oxygen in the …
