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… body can’t break down (metabolize) certain substances in food like fats, proteins and/or sugars. These substances can … may have frequent chest infections and problems digesting food. which can result in slower weight gain. Treatment can help with growth and reduce the risk of lung infections. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA): SMA …
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… not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to … (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Haemophilus …
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… coughs, sneezes or has close contact with others. Sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing someone who has the pertussis bacteria can also put you at risk. Pertussis can be spread to others during the early … of infection and the length of illness. People at high risk of serious illness who are in close contact with …
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… care to babies and young children must be aware of the risks of choking. Babies and young children are at high risk of choking because they: Have less practice controlling food in their mouths Do not always chew food into small …
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… 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 health risk is also labeled “low”, “moderate”, “high” or “very … PM pollution We can reduce the levels of PM pollution by reducing the amount of PM produced from different sources: …
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… not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to … (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Haemophilus …
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… includes vegetables and fruits, whole grains and protein foods daily. Examples of healthy eating patterns include Canada’s food guide and the Mediterranean and DASH diets. It’s … to meet your protein needs. Try to include protein foods at each meal and snack. Protein foods include: Beans, …
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… the caregiver might stop paying the bills, providing food, medication, or other help to the older adult. Or, they … personal problems or stresses, they might be at greater risk of harming or neglecting others. These factors may increase the risk of abuse. Living together with older adults may create …
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… dirt, soap, shampoo, body oils, perspiration (sweat), food and drinks. Chlorine that has reacted with organic … not be turned down more than 25% to ensure there are no risks to bathers Some hot tubs have secondary circulation …
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… people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung … and lower blood pressure. Within one year of quitting, your risk of having a smoking-related heart attack decreases by half. 10 years after quitting, your risk of lung cancer decreases by half. After 15 years …