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… Lead paint and hazards Last updated September 1, 2017 … research shows that absorption of even very low levels of lead into the blood may have harmful health effects on the … in children. High levels of exposure to lead may cause lead poisoning and other issues such as anemia and impaired brain …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 … the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality for lead. However, under certain conditions, lead can leach into drinking water through contact with …
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… enough, the oxygen levels in the blood decrease. This can lead to brain injury, cardiac arrest and death. Why is … illicit drug supply. Overdose fatalities are now the leading cause of unnatural deaths in B.C. What is naloxone? … the Facility Overdose Response Box Program. Does naloxone lead to more drug use? No. Studies have shown that providing …
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… the older adult’s needs change. Trying to handle these can lead to tensions and conflicts within the family. Family … and believe they have the right to use it now. This may lead to financial abuse. For more information, see … Abuse of Older Adults . Signs of caregiver stress that may lead to abuse Most people giving care to someone may feel …
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… Follow these tips to reduce the risk of choking and food poisoning When preparing vegetables and fruits: Wash …
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… in the gut. However, repeated or large exposures may lead to toxic health effects. Skin contact Small amounts of … Small residential mercury spills rarely, if ever, lead to medical emergencies. Call the Drug and Poison …
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… Any of these issues could contaminate the system or lead to stagnant water. Some signs your water supply may … and odor Increased turbidity (water cloudiness). This may lead to larger amounts of sludge stuck in water filters or … or increased amounts of iron and manganese . These may lead to the need for further treatment Damage to water …
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… nitrosamines. Exposure to second-hand vapour may lead to more frequent asthma attacks among those with asthma …
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… develop chronic infection. This lifelong infection may lead to scarring of the liver, called cirrhosis. Cirrhosis can lead to liver failure and cancer in a small number of … Heart https://towardtheheart.com for information about drug poisoning recognition, prevention and B.C.’s Take Home …
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… levels of arsenic in drinking water over days or weeks can lead to arsenic poisoning. Exposure to high levels of arsenic may cause …
