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… tobacco smoke and vapour Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30a Download PDF Document English … smoking or vaping. This smoke or vapour is harmful to the health of both the person who smokes or vapes, and those who … smoke or vapour. How does second-hand smoke harm your health? Regular exposure to second-hand smoke can cause …
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… Role of Pets in Human Disease Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 61a Download PDF Document English … Vietnamese Pets make wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they can become … systems should discuss the risk of disease with their healthcare provider before getting a pet For more information on …
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… Shigellosis Last updated October 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 80 Download PDF Document English … food or water. Exposure to infected stool can occur in day care settings, through contaminated food and water, or … or eating food. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… Your child's feelings Last updated April 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 92c Child Development Series … adults. They may not know the words angry, sad, happy or scared, but they will experience these feelings. Value … over their own lives. Children need to make age-appropriate decisions. For example: If a 6-month-old baby refuses to eat …
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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 78 Download PDF Document English … the risk. What factors increase the risks of falls? Health factors: Frailty: Loss of muscle mass, grip strength … your doctor, a qualified exercise professional or health care provider about the best type of exercise program for …
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… other biological contaminants Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English … spread by releasing tiny spores into the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and other biological … are small enough to be inhaled and some can cause health problems. Moulds, for example, can cause allergic …
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… Quit or reduce vaping Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30d Download PDF Document English … What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and cancer-causing … a friend Seek support from trusted friends, family, health care providers, and resources such as QuitNow or Talk …
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… gender differences Last updated February 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93c Elder Abuse Prevention Series … much more likely than older men to live in a residential care facility where abuse may occur from staff, volunteers … provider. This can have a major impact on the older adult's decision on whether they can leave the situation and how to …
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… Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin … attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis and other serious health problems. If your blood clots too much, your doctor … medication works at its best. Steps you can take Follow a healthy and well-balanced diet. You do not need to stop …
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… harm reduction: Substance use Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 102a Download PDF Document English … What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use (including alcohol, … HealthLinkBC File #102b Harm reduction for families, caregivers and friends of people who use substances …
