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The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco smoke? Second-hand … risk-free level of exposure to second-hand smoke or vapour. How does second-hand smoke harm your health? Regular … cause physical reactions. These reactions include increased heart rate, less oxygen to the heart and constricted blood …

Quitting smoking

… health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral cancer, and … attack is the same as that of someone who never smoked. How can I get ready to quit? Planning can help you succeed. … you’ve failed. Use the slip as an opportunity to learn what works for you and what does not, and keep trying. How can I …

Group A streptococcal infections

… including the lungs, joints, and the membranes around the heart and brain. This can cause infections of the blood, … an infected person are at higher risk of getting infected. However, most infections occur from contact with those whose … GAS infection is more common in those with chickenpox. How is it spread? Group A Streptococcus bacteria are often …

Heat-related illness

… urine production or urine that is very dark Increasing heart rate and rapid, shallow breathing Fever, particularly … or other substances Previous heat stroke High humidity How can I prevent heat-related illness? There are many ways … in air-conditioned buildings or take a cool bath or shower. At temperatures above 30°C (86°F), fans alone may not …

Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

… “high” or “very high”. The AQHI provides advice on how to minimize health risks. To check the current and AQHI … impacts include: Worsening symptoms of pre-existing lung or heart conditions Increased health care use such as emergency … (COPD) People who are pregnant and their unborn children How can I protect my health against particle pollution? …

Syphilis

… 4 stages: primary, secondary, early latent and late latent. How can I get syphilis? You can get syphilis from close … as gay, bisexual, or men who have sex with men (gbMSM). However, recent rates of syphilis have increased greatly for … or vision loss, dizziness ) or cause damage to your brain, heart and other organs in your body, which can lead to …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… as codeine), antispasmodics, diuretics, tranquilizers, some heart medications Use of supplements such as iron and … rectum in place Blockage of stool in the large intestine How can my diet help with constipation? Fibre and fluids … packaged food, read the Nutrition Facts table to find out how much fibre it contains. Look for foods with a percent …

Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… Blindness and deafness Paralysis Behaviour problems Death How can I protect my baby from SBS? If your baby's crying is … needs would not be met. Listening to your baby cry can be heart-wrenching. Remember that a period of more intense … your baby won't stop crying? There is no magic answer that works all the time with every baby. You may find that what …

Facts about influenza the flu

… infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or … years with widespread or epidemic influenza activity. How can you prevent influenza? You can reduce the risk of … getting sick with influenza and spreading it to others. How does influenza spread? Influenza spreads easily from …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… bacteria sometimes cause necrotizing fasciitis. However, these bacteria make toxins that destroy body tissue … HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . How is it spread? Group A streptococcus bacteria spread by … to disease or medical treatment Chronic diseases such as heart, lung or liver disease, complications from alcoholism …