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… Mental Health and Substance Use Overview Find information and resources related to mental health, well-being and substance use. There are many … supports available to people in B.C experiencing mental health or substance use issues. Image Mental health Learn …
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… Persons with mental health conditions Last updated October 1, 2023 1 in 5 … is recommended as a treatment. Physical activity and mental health People with mental illness are usually less active … provide an opportunity to socialise with others. To see health benefits, the physical activity recommendations are …
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… HIV Infection in Health Professionals On this page: Overview Overview Health professionals are not considered at high risk for HIV … is responsible for managing exposures, such as occupational health or infection control. Prompt reporting is essential. …
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… Immunization for health care workers in B.C. Last updated March 1, 2013 … immune. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can be more severe in infants, children and adults who have … However, complications, including encephalitis, are more common in adults. Rubella: Health care workers are …
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… Emotional health and support during pregnancy Last updated December 5, … emotions that you may not have experienced before. Learn more about emotional health supports on this page. Support … a key role in helping you through your pregnancy. Learn more about emotional health and wellbeing during pregnancy: …
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… Depression, Anxiety, and Physical Health Problems On this page: Overview … people who have diabetes or coronary artery disease are more likely to get depression. And people with depression are more likely to develop diabetes or coronary artery disease. …
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… Smoking: Health Risk for Family Members On this page: Overview … cancer and heart disease. Children of people who smoke are more likely to become smokers themselves. Children who breathe second-hand smoke: Are more likely to have ear infections, pneumonia, and …
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… Get Regular Exercise for Mental Health On this page: Overview Overview Exercise is about more than physical health. It may also help with your … activity. Getting started There are many ways you can be more active. Anything that makes you breathe hard and gets …
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… Radiation Exposure: Risks and Health Effects On this page: Overview Overview … who has had many CT scans starting at a young age is more likely to get cancer later in life than someone who … had any or as many of these tests. CT scans generally use more radiation than other X-ray tests. The risk of an adult …
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… Healthy start: Public health services Last updated January 28, 2025 With all the … birth and as your child grows. Becoming familiar with the Healthy start: Public health services is a good place to begin learning more. These services ensure that pregnant people and parents …
