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… Lead Poisoning Screening On this page: Overview … and working conditions. The doctor may then decide whether blood lead levels should be measured. Adults The Canadian … Health and Safety (CCOHS) requires companies to test the blood of employees who work with lead. CCOHS sets industry …
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… Screening for Gestational Diabetes On this page: Overview … least every 3 years. footnote 2 If the test shows that your blood sugar is slightly high, you may have prediabetes . If … least every 3 years. footnote 2 If the test shows that your blood sugar is slightly high, you may have prediabetes . If …
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… Cervical Cancer Screening On this page: Overview … of the uterus that opens into the vagina. Cervical cancer screening tests check the cells on the cervix for changes … cell changes could lead to cancer. Most cervical cancer screening programs use Pap tests to screen for cervical …
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… Breast Cancer Screening On this page: Overview … Overview Experts agree that mammograms are the best screening test for people at average risk of breast cancer. … a mammogram. Your doctor can help you find a breast cancer screening program in your area. For people who are at …
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… Prostate Cancer Screening On this page: Overview … But it may not help you live any longer than if you had no screening. And it could lead to harmful treatments that you … about the potential benefits and risks of prostate cancer screening at about age 50. footnote 1 Men with higher risk …
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… Thyroid Screening Recommendations On this page: Overview Related … —need to be screened for thyroid problems. In Canada, screening is not recommended for people who do not have … Citations Birtwhistle R, et al. (2019). Recommendation on screening adults for asymptomatic thyroid dysfunction in …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) Screening On this page: Overview … or misuse drugs or alcohol. Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Tuberculosis (TB) … Greenaway C, et al. (2014). Tuberculosis surveillance and screening in selected high-risk populations. In Canadian …
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… Testicular Cancer Screening On this page: Overview … history of testicular cancer. Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Testicular Cancer … history of testicular cancer. Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Testicular Cancer …
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… Newborn Rashes and Skin Conditions On this page: Topic … child will have acne problems as a teenager. Tiny white spots very often appear on a newborn's face during the first … petechiae (say "puh-TEE-kee-eye"). These are specks of blood that have leaked into the skin. They are caused by the …
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… Screening for Weight Problems On this page: Overview Related … or Healthy Eating for Children . Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Obesity … or Healthy Eating for Children . Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Obesity …
