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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05a Download PDF Document English … and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more … suggest that the thyroid gland function in school-age children may be affected by exposure to high levels of …
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… Combustion by-products Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65c Download PDF Document English … by-products. These by-products can also get inside your home from car exhaust coming in through a garage. What … meets your needs. For more information For more information about indoor air quality and your health, visit: Health …
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… Arsenic in drinking water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49c Download PDF Document English … Other symptoms can include skin flushing and rashes. As children tend to drink more water per unit of body weight … in drinking water over years or decades can increase your risk of developing certain cancers, including: Skin …
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… emergency response volunteers Last updated August 14, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103b Download PDF Document English … emergencies. These services can include: Lodging Clothing Emotional support resources Crisis information Reuniting … contact an Emergency Management BC regional office in your area: …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 32 Download PDF Document English … asbestos in cement, flooring and ceiling materials. Which health problems are caused by asbestos? Most of the time asbestos poses very little risk to your health. It is only a risk if you breathe in asbestos …
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… organic compounds (VOCs) Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65d Download PDF Document English … at high levels can impact both indoor air quality and human health. Where do VOCs come from? Many products commonly … as containing low VOCs Do not allow smoking in or near your home. Second-hand smoke contains many pollutants, …
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… Traveller's diarrhea Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41e Travel Series Download PDF … Check that bottled beverages are sealed Wash and peel your own fruits and vegetables with bottled or treated water … water. Let stand for at least 30 minutes. Pregnant women, children, people with thyroid problems, or known iodine …
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… Disinfecting drinking water Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49b Download PDF Document English … water to make it safe. However, you may need to disinfect your own drinking water, or find an alternate source such as … iodine sensitivity) associated with long-term iodine use. Children and pregnant women are especially sensitive and …
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… Pasteurized and raw milk Last updated September 11, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 03 Download PDF Document English … light, and helps you to tell colours apart. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and reduces the risk of … times greater than outbreaks linked to pasteurized milk. Children and younger adults were found to be more affected …
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… Treating opioid overdose Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 118 Download PDF Document English … and death. Why is opioid overdose an important public health issue? The number of opioid overdoses per year in … Training in naloxone administration increases awareness about drug safety. The training empowers individuals by …
