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… Indoor air quality Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink … of the air you breathe indoors. What are the major indoor pollutants? Biological contaminants can come from both … Indoor air quality: Combustion by-products Wildfires and your health (health feature) HealthLinkBC File #30a The …
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… English Air quality is determined by the concentrations of pollutants in the air. Air quality can vary greatly from one … to take action to reduce exposure: Seek cleaner air indoors. Run air filtration system, portable high efficiency … PM pollution We can reduce the levels of PM pollution by reducing the amount of PM produced from different sources: …
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… Indoor air quality: Combustion by-products Last updated … by-products. These by-products can also get inside your home from car exhaust coming in through a garage. What … visit www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/air-quality/pollutants/carbon-monoxide/preventing-exposure.html#a2 . Use …
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… products. What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and … day Note the concentration of nicotine you use. Gradually reducing the concentration of nicotine over time may help … may be improved physical or mental health, saving money, or reducing stress and anxiety. Make a plan Whether you want to …
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… Indoor air quality: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) Last … as containing low VOCs Do not allow smoking in or near your home. Second-hand smoke contains many pollutants, including VOCs Minimize use of scented products …
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… Safety tips for swimmers Last updated February 17, 2023 HealthLink … logs or big rocks can cause serious injury. Stay within your abilities Swim only where you feel comfortable. Do not … File #27a Residential hot tubs and pools: Health and safety tips . Use sunscreen Protect your children from UV rays …
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… Indoor air quality: Mould and other biological contaminants … as coughing, wheezing and headaches in people who live in homes with dampness and visible mould. What causes moulds to … earth, cover it with plastic If there is high humidity in your home that cannot otherwise be controlled, use a …
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… up inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon primarily enters buildings through the … About 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada are due to indoor radon exposure. Radon is the leading cause of lung … recommended guideline below. Remediation is the process of reducing the amount of radon in homes and other buildings. …
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… Home isolation for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October … from person to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in home … . What does home isolation mean? Remain in your home and avoid contact with others Take your medicines …
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… Home canning - How to avoid botulism Last updated February … for food items such as vegetables, meats and seafood. Your pressure canner should come with complete instructions. … recommended testing and frequency procedures, to make sure your canner is being operated safely and correctly Check …
