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Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… fish low in mercury, such as salmon, trout and mackerel Non-heme iron: This type is not as easily absorbed. It’s … iron absorption You can help your child absorb more non-heme iron from eggs and plant-based iron sources by …

Heat-related illness

… If you must work or exercise, drink 2 to 4 glasses of non-alcoholic fluids each hour. Rest breaks are important … bath Wearing a damp shirt or towel Drinking plenty of cool, non-alcoholic fluids Resting If your symptoms are not mild, …

Radon in homes and other dwellings

… exposure. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause among smokers. You … to high levels of radon and you smoke or used to smoke. For non-smokers, the risk is one in 20. Because lung cancer … information, visit: Take Action on Radon https://takeactiononradon.ca BC Centre for Disease Control, Environmental …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… Pool suppliers can provide chemicals that will do a non-chlorine shock treatment. The use of non‑chlorine shock treatment can be effective. However, it …

Water fluoridation facts

… up to 35 percent less tooth decay than those who drink non-fluoridated water. By using fluoridated water, children …

Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… the use of substances). Harm reduction services include non-judgmental and shame-free approaches and services. …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… is second-hand tobacco smoke? Second-hand tobacco smoke is poisonous. It has over 7,000 chemicals, hundreds of which … g-tenancy/strata-housing/operating-a-strata/bylaws-and-rules/non-smoking-bylaws Smoke Free Housing B.C. …

Reye syndrome

Hepatitis A vaccine

… Zoo-keepers, veterinarians and researchers handling non-human primates Those involved in research on the virus, …