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… aged 65 and over who live in the community fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths … fractures (for example, broken hip or broken ankle), head injuries, loss of mobility and independence, long-term … Loss of muscle mass, grip strength and balance, mobility problems, slower reflexes, muscle weakness, poor balance and …
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… Speech and Language Development On this page: Overview What You Can Expect … with others. We form these skills during the first years of life. By age 6, most children learn the basics. Try … Others develop more slowly. Why do speech and language problems develop in some children? Speech and language …
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… bites may cause puncture wounds, cuts, scrapes, or crushing injuries. Most animal and human bites cause minor injuries. … bite No Animal or human bite How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware …
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… Urinary System Learning Center Learn about your urinary system health Many … of urinary problem or injury in their lifetime. Urinary problems can range from minor to serious. And sometimes … Foods High in Oxalate Functional Incontinence Genital Injuries: Urinary Problems Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) …
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… Physical Abuse On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … violence is not okay. Violent people usually have many problems that they find hard to deal with. This can cause … Concern about physical abuse How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older …
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… into (penetrates) the vagina , anus, or mouth. Violence or fear may be used to force the person to have sex. Examples … medical attention. Even if you have no physical injuries, it's important to find out if you are pregnant or … agency. If you have been a victim of abuse and keep having problems related to the abuse, you may have post-traumatic …
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… Premature (Preterm) Infant On this page: Overview Health Tools Delivery of Your Preterm Infant Taking Care of Yourself Health Problems in Preterm Newborns Treatments a Preterm Infant May … The First Weeks at Home Looking Ahead to the Childhood Years Overview What is …
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… ). Health professionals have a higher risk for needle-stick injuries. A puncture from a used needle increases the risk … wound No Puncture wound How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware …
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… Laryngitis On this page: … steroid medicines (such as those used to treat asthma). Problems with the way you talk or sing. Acid reflux is the … may feel your neck for lumps and check your nose, mouth, ears, and throat. If you have voice problems and hoarseness …
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… don't have the energy to get through your day. But sleep problems that go on for a long time can affect your health. … has time to: Grow and repair cells. Form new pathways for learning, remembering, and processing information. Rebuild … cause of serious problems like car crashes and work-related injuries. What gets in the way of sleep? The everyday …
