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… minor consent and immunization Last updated October 8, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 119 Download PDF Document English … of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the health care of children. The Infants Act states that … consent to a medical treatment on their own as long as the health care provider is sure that the treatment is in the …
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… spills in residential settings Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 125 Download PDF Document English … safe as long as the mercury stays contained. They only pose health risks if they break and the mercury spills. What are the health effects of exposure to elemental mercury? If inhaled …
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… tobacco and nicotine products Last updated March 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30b Download PDF Document English … products? No. All tobacco and nicotine products carry health risks and are highly addictive. The best thing you can do for your health is to avoid tobacco and nicotine use altogether. How …
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… constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68l Nutrition Series Download PDF … medications Use of supplements such as iron and calcium Health conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, … celiac disease and depression When should I see a health care provider? See your health care provider if any …
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… Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65f Download PDF Document English … Air quality is also reported in the form of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides information about … of air quality for the next 36 hours. The level of health risk is provided on a scale of 1 to 10 or higher. The …
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… Combustion by-products Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65c Download PDF Document English … from car exhaust coming in through a garage. What are some health concerns of combustion by-products? Carbon monoxide … illness, you may be at higher risk of experiencing health effects from nitrogen dioxide exposure Particulate …
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… disease (C. gattii) Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 98 Download PDF Document English … symptoms especially for long periods of time, talk to your health care provider. Your health care provider can request tests if you show symptoms, …
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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 … tend to decrease as the product ages. What are some health concerns caused by VOCs? The health effects caused by …
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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 fibers …
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… defoliators in B.C.’s forests Last updated August 28, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 90b Download PDF Document English … damage, there are a few species that can be harmful to the health and productivity of forests. The goal of the B.C. … a concern? They are excessive feeders that damage tree health by stripping the needles and leaves from their host …
