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… Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65e Download PDF Document English Air quality is determined by the concentrations of pollutants in … waste instead of burning it Take action to reduce wildfires. Practice safe backyard burning and careful use of …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Wildfires can impact water sources used for our drinking water. … bacteria and chemicals before being used. In some cases, repairs or replacement of damaged pieces may be required. Can … rainfall events in the fall/winter months). Burned land and forests near water can cause large amounts of hanging or …
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… Residential hot tubs and pools: Safe water quality Last updated August 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File … you sick and can include: Legionella which can cause Legionnaires’ disease (can be fatal) Pseudomonas which can cause a … recommended range. Table 1 Pools - Disinfectant and water quality levels Parameter Min (≤30°C) Min (>30°C) Ideal …
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… Wildfires and your health Last updated July 12, 2024 Download … there are hundreds or thousands of wildfires (also called forest fires). Wildfires can affect your health and safety … The smoke from wildfires can affect the quality of the air, a power outage may spoil your food or you may have to …
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… Quick tips: Staying active in hot weather Exercise and air quality: Staying active during BC’s wildfire season For … File #41c) Travelling with children (HealthLinkBC #41d) Wildfires Wildfire season is now in effect. Wildfires, or forest fires, can affect your health and safety. Exposure to …
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… Illness On this page: Overview Health Tools Indoor Air Pollutants Preventing Health Problems From Indoor … that you may not think of, such as dry cleaners, wildfires, and dust. There are at least six major components of … also comes from manufacturing processes, wood burning, and forest fires. Indoor sources include cigarettes and space …
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… Itching Hypothermia and Cold Temperature Exposure Indoor air quality With shorter daylight hours and colder temperatures, … you might spend more time indoors. Learn about indoor air quality and how to stay safe: Indoor air quality …
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… to think more clearly, be more active, and have a better quality of life. Why It Is Done Oxygen may be given in a … will have quite low blood oxygen levels during sleep. For air travel. The level of oxygen in airplanes is about the same as the oxygen level at an …
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… dispar ) is an invasive insect that could harm urban forests and British Columbia (B.C.) fruit producers. It … female (white) and male Photos provided by the Canadian Forest Service The adult female spongy moth lays eggs in … agriculture, lumber and plant nurseries. Human exposure to airborne spongy moth hairs, silken threads and shed skins …
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… threats to individuals and communities. They can affect air quality, cause shortages of safe water and food, and cut off … a health threat may spread through a community: Through the air. Through the water supply or through food. From human to …
