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… called cirrhosis. Cirrhosis can lead to liver failure and cancer in a small number of people. Talk to your health care provider about regular screening for liver cancer if you have chronic HBV infection. Is there treatment … progression of liver injury and reduce the chance of liver cancer, but there is no cure. Visit your health care …
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… that can be inhaled. Exposure to asbestos can cause lung cancer. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #32 … time, high levels of inhaled radon gas may lead to lung cancer. High levels of radon have been found in parts of …
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… central nervous system. Some VOCs are suspected of causing cancer and some have been shown to cause cancer in humans. Most people are not affected by short-term …
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… diseases such as: Asbestosis (scarring of the lungs) Lung cancer Mesothelioma (a rare form of cancer of the lining of the body cavity) What are the risk …
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… Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes of liver cancer, which can be fatal. This is why getting protection … include permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get your child immunized, you …
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… assisted living facilities People with underlying medical conditions Pregnant people Health care workers First … those who are older and those with certain chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or lung disease. … COVID-19 vaccine page www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine Mature minor consent It …
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… elderly People with weakened immune systems from HIV/AIDS, cancer treatment, steroid therapy or organ or bone marrow …
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… systems Individuals with chronic heart, lung or blood conditions What are the health risks of high nitrate levels? … of nitrate. There may also be an associated link between cancer and exposure to nitrate in drinking water. What …
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… some people may develop pneumonia, liver infection, or rare conditions affecting the brain and nervous system. In these …
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… preparations (for example, vitamin oils, tablets and anticancer agents) and cosmetics. Speak with your health care … those who are older and those with certain chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or lung disease. … COVID-19 vaccine page www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine . Mature minor consent …
