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… in Children and Teens On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Violence causes more injury and death in … cancer, or birth defects. There is no single explanation for the violence caused by youth. Many different things … to a positive self-image. Being part of a team is a healthy way to release energy. Organized sports and other …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71b Download PDF Document English … hearing loss (approximately 1 out of every 400 births). For babies who need special care at birth, about 1 in 50 is …
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… Translucency Screening Test On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview The nuchal (say … that a baby may have a certain problem. It can't show for sure that a baby has a problem. You would need a …
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… Advance Care Planning On this page: Overview Health Tools Basic Types of Advance Care Plans Preparing an … Care Plan What to Include in an Advance Care Plan Related Information Overview What is an advance care plan? An advance care plan is a form. It describes the kinds of medical care you want to …
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… Screening for Hearing Problems On this page: Overview Related Information Overview In children The Canadian … Ages 2 to 5 Years Growth and Development, Newborn Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Hearing Loss …
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… Decision Points for Medical Tests On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Decision Points are designed to guide you through key health decisions, combining medical information with your …
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… Ginger for Morning Sickness On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Ginger may relieve nausea and … times a day. Buy ginger capsules that are regulated by Health Canada's Natural Health Products Directorate and are …
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… Importance of Personal Relationships for Lowering Stress On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Healthy personal relationships can provide support and help …
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… Inhaled Corticosteroids for Asthma On this page: About This Medicine About This … taking it, and any warnings about the medicine. The information provided here is general. So be sure to read the … or pharmacist if all the medicines you take are safe. Other health problems. Before taking a medicine, be sure your …
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… Metformin for Diabetes On this page: About This Medicine Related … or pharmacist if all the medicines you take are safe. Other health problems. Before taking a medicine, be sure your doctor or pharmacist knows about all your health problems. The medicine for one health problem may …
