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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese One-third of people aged 65 and over who live in the community fall each year. … deaths and hospitalizations for adults aged 65 years and older in B.C. Falls can lead to fractures (for … and preventable. Fear of falling is common, but restricting physical activity and movement to avoid falls can cause …
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… updated April 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 92c Child Development Series Download PDF Document English Document … Vietnamese Even before they learn and understand language, children feel emotions. They can tell if you are happy … a routine that works for your child Have healthy snacks, physical activity and periods of rest each day Try to spend …
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… is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with weakened immune systems can be … Encephalitis can lead to convulsions, deafness, or brain damage. About 1 in every 3,000 adults with chickenpox will die … ASA or Aspirin® should NOT be given to anyone under 20 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more …
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… affect how much vitamin D your body can make such as: Age: less is made as you get older Skin colour: less is made … D include the total intake from food and supplements. Age Aim for Stay below 0-6 months 400IU (10µg) 1000IU (25µg) 6-12 months 400IU (10µg) 1500IU (38µg) 1-3 years 600IU (15µg) 2500IU (63µg) 4-8 years 600IU (15µg) …
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… diet can be a healthy eating pattern for people of all ages, including babies and toddlers. This handout provides … Kitchen. Here you’ll find vegetarian recipes for toddlers 2 years of age and older, tips for cooking with plant-based … enough energy and nutrients for your child’s growth and development. Nutrients to pay attention to include protein, …
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… November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 92d Child Development Series Download PDF Document English Document … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese There is no set age for starting to learn to use the toilet, or to become … if your child does not use the toilet during the day by 4 years of age or was using the toilet well for 6 months or …
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… updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 92e Child Development Series Download PDF Document English Document … light sleep, they may partly wake many times. At this age, your baby has developed enough to begin to learn how to … I get my toddler to sleep? Many children between 1 and 3 years of age wake up during the night at least once a week. …
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… brain disease that can occur in people. The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms … state and death. It may take anywhere from 5 to15 years for symptoms of vCJD to develop from the time of being … for vCJD. Treatment involves supporting the patient with physical and occupational therapies. A person with vCJD …
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… sleeping Behavior changes Impaired vision Abnormal physical sensations Difficulty with voluntary coordination … CJD prions appear in a person, it can take up to 30 years before symptoms begin. How does a person get CJD? Most … Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s electrical …
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… occurs when you are overexposed to heat or during intense physical activity while it is hot. Most heat-related illness … mental alertness Red, hot, dry skin (in the late stages of heat stroke) Seizures Unconsciousness/coma Who is at … to a cool indoor environment. They include: People 65 years of age or older who may not compensate for heat stress …
