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Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products Last updated March 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30b Download PDF Document English …
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Health Risks Related to Smokeless Tobacco On this page: Overview Overview … tobacco products are addictive. They are not risk-free alternatives to smoking. And they are harmful to your body. …
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Health Risks On this page: Overview Overview Many things can affect … and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, … system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause symptoms or make them worse. Recent …
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… Natural Health Products (Herbal Medicines and Natural Products) On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview Natural health products are naturally-occurring substances that can …
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… Anesthesia: Health Risks On this page: Overview Overview … anesthesia, you will have an examination to check on your health and to find any health risks that may affect your … and over-the-counter medicines, and natural health products. Some medical problems may increase your risk of …
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Health Risks in the Wilderness Last updated July 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 24 Download PDF Document English … in the wilderness, you should be aware of certain health risks. Prepare for the activity you are doing and where you …
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… Teething Products On this page: Overview … mouth-numbing medicine for children older than age 2. The Health Canada warns that some of these can be dangerous. Do … amount. Teething Citations Health Canada (2020). Benzocaine products should not be used …
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… and Older Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … Care Medicine Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability …
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… Quitting Smokeless Tobacco On this page: Overview Overview … tobacco products are addictive. They are not risk-free alternatives to smoking. And they are harmful to your body. … slowly start to go away. Your gums should begin to look healthier. Seeing these changes may motivate you to stay …
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… Smoking: Health Risk for Family Members On this page: Overview … change this. When you quit smoking, you reduce all of these risks for health problems in your family. You also increase … as much nicotine and other harmful chemicals as second-hand tobacco smoke does. But there is a concern about possible …