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… West Africa and South America. About 10 to 20 million people are infected worldwide. It is rare in Canada, but … Columbia and Nunavut. How can I tell if I have HTLV-1? Most people who have the virus will not get symptoms or develop any health problems. About 1 in 20 people who get infected with HTLV-1 will eventually get sick …
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… fields and sewer pipes What is an outbreak? When many people get sick from an infection it’s called an ‘outbreak’. … by water can also be spread by food, or directly from other people or animals. What are the symptoms of waterborne infections? Many people who get infected with a waterborne infection will …
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… the body's organs, especially the lungs and the pancreas . People who have CF can have serious breathing problems and … body's organs, especially the lungs and the pancreas . Many people don't know they have the changed gene. What Is … screening for family planning purposes for: footnote 1 People who have a family history of CF. People with a …
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… certain rare diseases. These diseases occur most often in people of Central and Eastern European (Ashkenazi) Jewish … (called carrier testing). Testing may be recommended for people of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage who plan to have … and problems with digesting food. Familial dysautonomia. People with this problem cannot feel pain, they sweat a lot, …
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… quietly for at least 15 to 20 minutes. Why It Is Used People use meditation to help treat a wide range of physical … may also require conventional treatment for best results. People also use meditation to relieve anxieties from … problems may have difficulty practicing meditation. Some people with mental health conditions, such as attention …
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… who are certified have special training in counselling people who have substance use problems. Are any medical … who are certified have special training in dealing with people who have substance use problems. What treatment … program have aftercare? What has been the success rate for people going through the program? How has success been …
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… crying for familiar caregivers than for strangers. To draw people to them, they make and keep eye contact, move their … They become expressive and may "flirt" with their doctor or people across a room. Facial expressions now consistently … anxiety. Around 9 to 12 months of age, most babies clearly prefer certain people and will show affection to them. …
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… can include: footnote 1 Arthritis, in 5 to 20 out of 100 people. Some people develop colitis-related arthritis, which may resemble rheumatoid arthritis . In people who have ulcerative colitis, inflammation limited to …
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… You will probably not need surgery. Only about 5% of people with plantar fasciitis do. footnote 1 This means that out of 100 people with plantar fasciitis, only 5 will need surgery and … it will most likely reduce your heel pain. Of the few people who need surgery, about 75 out of 100 have less pain …
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… you have ischemia, you may feel angina symptoms. For most people, angina feels like chest pain or pressure. Some people feel short of breath. Some people feel other symptoms. These symptoms include pain, …
