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… in cement, flooring and ceiling materials. Which health problems are caused by asbestos? Most of the time asbestos … and it is breaking or coming apart, do not disturb it. Tests show that removing asbestos from older buildings can …
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… long-term (3 months to a year) and short-term (2 to 7 days) tests. Long-term testing is recommended to provide … can vary greatly over a period of 24 hours, short-term tests (2 to 7 days) are not recommended. What are the … Radon testing is easy and can be done with do-it-yourself tests. The cost of a testing device and results is about $30 …
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… by releasing tiny spores into the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and other biological contaminants? … are small enough to be inhaled and some can cause health problems. Moulds, for example, can cause allergic reactions. …
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… of sludge to renew bacterial activity How can I prevent problems with my sewage system? Onsite sewage systems can be …
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… these disorders early prevents or reduces serious health problems. If not treated, many of these disorders can cause … baby has one of these disorders, but it is possible. More tests are needed to find out for sure. The type of follow up … sure that results are accurate Developing better or new tests for screening of disorders Samples may also be used …
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… About 65 percent of people over the age of 70 have hearing problems. People over the age of 60 should schedule routine hearing tests every 2 years. If hearing loss is detected, hearing tests should be conducted once a year. What are the signs …
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… you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Gonorrhea is passed from one … reactive arthritis which includes skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a higher chance of … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Chlamydia is passed from one … reactive arthritis, which includes skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a higher chance of … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… may think that everyone else sees the same way. Vision problems often have a family history. If you know of vision problems in your family, your child's eyes should be … concerns. This can help you understand and deal with any problems your child may have in learning situations that …
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… have the virus will not get symptoms or develop any health problems. About 1 in 20 people who get infected with HTLV-1 …
