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… Clean-up after a flood Last updated September 23, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 20 Download PDF Document English … additional treatment and tests to show the water is safe. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water … materials should be removed by certified professionals. Other clean-up work can continue, as asbestos …
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… enough fibre Not drinking enough fluids Not getting enough physical activity Use of medications such as antacids with aluminum … bowel syndrome, colorectal cancer, eating disorders, underactive thyroid, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, multiple …
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… Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure Last updated … your risk of heart disease and stroke. Another term for high blood pressure is hypertension. What dietary … Your weight is not just a result of what you eat or how active you are. Many factors including genetics, …
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… tobacco smoke and vapour Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30a Download PDF Document English … length of exposure and amount of smoke you are exposed to. For some people, even low levels of exposure can cause physical reactions. These reactions include increased heart …
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… Lead paint and hazards Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 31 Download PDF Document English … railings can expose you and your family to health risks. Before you begin renovations, consider the following … can ingest lead because of their frequent hand-to-mouth activity and tendency to mouth or chew objects. Children …
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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05a Download PDF Document English … nitrate? Nitrate is a chemical compound and the most common form of nitrogen found in water. Other forms of nitrogen include nitrite and ammonia. Nitrate …
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… and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 123 Download PDF Document English … What are the potential consequences of a burn or scald for young children? Hospitalization for painful burn … are preventable. By implementing a mix of passive and active strategies, injuries can be prevented. Passive …
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… skills such as identifying and dealing with feelings, physical skills such as fine and gross motor skills, and … ideas that can be used to support and encourage physical activity early on, and is updated on a weekly basis. Play … and encourage their children to play as follows: Play actively – toddlers need at least 180 minutes of physical …
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… Bacterial vaginosis (BV) Last updated February 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 08g Sexually Transmitted … odour. While BV is more common in women who are sexually active, it can occur in women who are not sexually active. … fluid may be done. Your health care provider may screen you for BV if you are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, …
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… Roseola Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 83 Download PDF Document English … on your child’s neck, chest, and body. The rash may last for up to 2 days. One of the key features of roseola is that … at the same time. Although your child may go back and forth between feeling comfortable and acting upset, they …
