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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability …
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… Saying No to Alcohol and Drugs On this page: Overview Overview Alcohol is part of many traditions and is often served at … you. If you're in a situation where someone is offering you alcohol or drugs, try this: Look the person in the eye. In a …
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… Blood Transfusion On this page: Health Tools Uses of Blood Transfusion Blood Donation Blood Types Risks of Blood Transfusion …
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… Donating Blood On this page: Overview Who Can Donate How to Prepare … Is Done What Happens After Donation Risks Testing Donated Blood Overview Blood donation means giving some of your blood so that it …
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… Blood Culture On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How … It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Blood normally doesn't have any bacteria or fungi in it. A blood culture is a test of a blood sample to find germs …
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… Self-Test for Breath Alcohol On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How It Is … Test Overview A breath alcohol test is an estimate of your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The test measures the … directions, it can provide an accurate estimate of your blood alcohol level. There are different types of devices …
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… Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health On this page: Topic … developing baby (fetus). Alcohol can pass from the mother's blood into the baby's blood. It can damage and affect the growth of the baby's …
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… Coronary Artery Disease and Alcohol On this page: Overview Overview … or more than 3 drinks a day for men may: Contribute to high blood pressure , which is a risk factor for coronary artery … or more than 3 drinks a day for men may: Contribute to high blood pressure , which is a risk factor for coronary artery …
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… Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Last updated July 1, 2021 … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a term used to describe …
