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… further frailty (weakness). This increases the risk. What factors increase the risks of falls? Health factors: Frailty: Loss of muscle mass, grip strength and … nutrition, dehydration or lack of sleep Social and economic factors: Limited or lack of social support or connections, …
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… cancer of the lining of the body cavity) What are the risk factors for asbestos exposure? Many factors influence how exposure to asbestos will affect your health. Risk factors include: Your health history, such as if you smoke …
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… of time. Therefore, there are built-in additional safety factors. Drinking water with manganese levels above the MAC … an appropriate treatment system will depend on a variety of factors. These include ‘how much’ and the ‘form’ of manganese. Other factors include: hardness, iron, alkalinity, sulphide, …
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… well-calibrated tympanic thermometers). Several factors influence the ability of NCITs to detect fever … instructions when using NCITs. Remember that many factors affect NCIT accuracy and that NCIT readings do not … neck, nausea, and vomiting are generally the most important factors. A fever with other symptoms may mean a more serious …
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… getting the disease. Injection drug use is the biggest risk factor. Other risk factors include: Skin wounds (burn, trauma, surgery) A …
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… the risk of burns in young children? Personal risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher … occur more frequently in boys than girls Environmental risk factors: Kitchen hazards: Hot drinks left unattended …
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… of age and older With a history of thrombosis With risk factors for thrombosis Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or … immunoglobulin A deficiency A history of thrombosis or risk factors for thrombosis Been immunized against measles, …
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… baby during pregnancy is also influenced by the following factors: The birthing parent’s overall health and well-being … are being used at the same time Genetics and many other factors For more information on pregnancy and alcohol use, …
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… was present when you were born due to genetics or other factors or conditions. It can be hereditary (genetic) or it can be the result of other factors or conditions. This hearing loss can be either …
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… of age and older With a history of thrombosis With risk factors for thrombosis Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or … immunoglobulin A deficiency A history of thrombosis or risk factors for thrombosis; or Received a measles, mumps, …
