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… drinking water. What amount of manganese can cause health problems? Health Canada has set a Maximum Acceptable … can cause discolouration. It can be found under similar conditions as manganese. There are no known health concerns …
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… can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can also start because of health conditions like dementia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), … Care plans include information about all health conditions. The nutrition care plan is part of the overall …
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… occur in people. The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms of vCJD? Early symptoms … mood swings and memory loss. The disease also causes problems with movement and advances quickly to a vegetative … made based on: Symptoms Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images using MRI scans Recordings of the …
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… contaminants found in well water can cause long-term health problems. Just because your neighbour's well has been tested … the well. Fecal organisms cause stomach and intestinal illnesses, including diarrhea and nausea, and may even lead … such as lead and copper can leach out of pipes and soldered joints. For some, but not all metals, you may notice taste, …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Swimming injuries, drownings and deaths are preventable by following … the area each time before you enter the water, as swimming conditions may change. Shallow water, underwater logs or big … inside marked areas or close to shore. Cold water or rough conditions may impact your swimming abilities. Never swim …
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… fractures (for example, broken hip or broken ankle), head injuries, loss of mobility and independence, long-term … Loss of muscle mass, grip strength and balance, mobility problems, slower reflexes, muscle weakness, poor balance and poor posture One or more chronic and acute illnesses: for example, osteoporosis, the effects of a …
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… seizures can happen with any condition that causes a fever. Conditions that can cause a fever include common childhood illnesses such as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or …
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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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… for people who have heart, lung or other health conditions. These complications can sometimes be fatal. For …