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… Cholesterol in Children and Teens On this page: Overview Related … a family history of high cholesterol. Cholesterol tests for children and teens Your child's doctor may suggest a … should have a cholesterol test. Cholesterol levels for children and teens For children and teens: footnote 1 , …
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… Healthy Eating for Children On this page: Health Tools Changing … eating. Things get more complicated at age 2 or 3, when children begin to prefer the tastes of certain foods, … may worry you to see your child eat very little at a meal. Children tend to eat the same number of calories every day …
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… Vital Signs in Children On this page: Overview … (97.8 F–99.5 F). 1 to 11 years old Vital signs for children ages 1 to 11 years include the following: Heart … (97.8 F–99.5 F). 12 years and older Vital signs for children ages 12 years and older include the following: …
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… Depression in Children and Teens On this page: Health … What is depression in children and teens? Depression is a serious mental health … be more likely to get depression. What are the symptoms? Children or teens with depression may be sad most of the …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Is the sun harmful to children? Children have sensitive skin that can easily be damaged by …
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… Infants, children and youth Last updated December 9, 2024 Overview … Nutritious meals for picky eaters Food safety Younger children are at a higher risk of foodborne illness and … foods should be limited or avoided: Safe Food Handling for Children Ages 5 and Under (PDF, 511KB, Government of Canada …
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… Mood Disorders in Children On this page: Overview Overview Mood disorders are … life. What are the different types of mood disorders in children? The different types of mood disorders in children include: Major depressive disorder. Your child …
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… Scoliosis in Children and Teens On this page: Health … to find any problem early. What are the symptoms? In children and teens, scoliosis typically doesn't cause … stick out. Most of the time scoliosis doesn't cause pain in children or teens. How is it diagnosed? Doctors usually …
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… Opioids and adult children Last updated August 28, 2024 Children are faced with a whole new set of responsibilities … illicit opioids are often available too. You can help your children make healthy choices by openly discussing issues …
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… Umbilical Hernia in Children On this page: … It may look like your child's belly button is swollen. Many children have an umbilical hernia at birth. The hernia … stump falls off, within a few weeks after birth. But some children don't get a hernia until they're a little older. …
