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… Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65f Download PDF Document English … Air quality is also reported in the form of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides information about … “moderate”, “high” or “very high”. The AQHI also provides advice on how to minimize health risks. To check the current …
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… Lead paint and hazards Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 31 Download PDF Document English … very low levels of lead into the blood may have harmful health effects on the intellectual and behavioural … stairs and railings can expose you and your family to health risks. Before you begin renovations, consider the …
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… spills in residential settings Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 125 Download PDF Document English … safe as long as the mercury stays contained. They only pose health risks if they break and the mercury spills. What are the health effects of exposure to elemental mercury? If inhaled …
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… Sleep related infant death Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 46 Download PDF Document English … babies who spit up a lot are safer sleeping on their backs. Healthy babies will naturally swallow or cough up fluids on … the baby in one position during sleep. If your baby has a health condition that requires a different position for …
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… tobacco and nicotine products Last updated March 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30b Download PDF Document English … products? No. All tobacco and nicotine products carry health risks and are highly addictive. The best thing you can do for your health is to avoid tobacco and nicotine use altogether. How …
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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05a Download PDF Document English … in cured meats. Both nitrate and nitrite can be a health hazard when consumed at concentrations above health guideline levels. Nitrate concentrations in drinking …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38d Download PDF Document English … (FASD) is a lifelong disability that affects a range of health and behavioural problems in individuals who were … of FASD include problems with motor skills, physical health, learning, memory, attention, communication and …
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… Arsenic in drinking water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49c Download PDF Document English … arsenic can have serious short term and long-term health effects. How does arsenic get into drinking water? … supplies such as lakes, streams and rivers. What are the health effects of arsenic exposure? Short to medium term …
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… Combustion by-products Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65c Download PDF Document English … from car exhaust coming in through a garage. What are some health concerns of combustion by-products? Carbon monoxide … illness, you may be at higher risk of experiencing health effects from nitrogen dioxide exposure Particulate …
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… organic compounds (VOCs) Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65d Download PDF Document English … at high levels can impact both indoor air quality and human health. Where do VOCs come from? Many products commonly … tend to decrease as the product ages. What are some health concerns caused by VOCs? The health effects caused by …
