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… Iron and Your Health Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 68c Nutrition Series Download PDF … getting sick more easily. Babies and children need iron for healthy growth and development, including brain development. …
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… Calcium and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68e Nutrition Series Download PDF … and supplements. Talk to a dietitian, pharmacist, or your health care provider if you have questions about the right …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68f Nutrition Series Download PDF … fats are liquid. Unsaturated fats are considered the healthiest type of dietary fat. Why is fat important? …
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… Immunization for health care workers in B.C. Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink BC File number 66 Download PDF Document English … for health care workers? Health care workers are at risk of exposure to infectious diseases while at work. Many diseases …
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… Residential hot tubs and pools: Health and safety tips Last updated June 6, 2024 HealthLink … other dangers, including keeping bathers informed of all risks. Bather load All hot tubs and pools are designed for a … They can also lower the body’s resistance to the effects of overheating. Walk, do not run Hot tubs and pools …
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… Children have sensitive skin that can easily be damaged by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation (rays) of the sun, even on cloudy or overcast … corrective lenses checked for UV protection. What are other risks? Skin cancer can develop in any skin type. Be extra …
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… Arsenic in drinking water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49c Download PDF Document English … arsenic can have serious short term and long-term health effects. How does arsenic get into drinking water? Arsenic … streams and rivers. What are the health effects of arsenic exposure? Short to medium term exposure to very high levels …
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… spills in residential settings Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 125 Download PDF Document English … 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 Exposure to …
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… Lead paint and hazards Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 31 Download PDF Document English … source of lead but precautions can be taken to reduce exposure. Removing, repairing or disturbing lead paint … and railings can expose you and your family to health risks. Before you begin renovations, consider the following …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 32 Download PDF Document English … cause scarring and inflammation. Regular or long periods of exposure to high levels of asbestos in the air can be … of the body cavity) What are the risk factors for asbestos exposure? Many factors influence how exposure to asbestos …
