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… metabolic conditions Last updated January 29, 2025 Many adults in Canada live with metabolic conditions: Obesity … (body mass index ≥30 kg/m2) affected 26.4% or 8.3 million adults in 2016. Overweight (body mass index 25-29.9 kg/m2) affected 34% or 10.6 million adults in 2016. In 2015, 9.3% or 3.4 million adults were …
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… based on how often breathing stops during sleep. For adults, breathing may stop as few as 5 times an hour (mild … sleep apnea. Aging. Sleep apnea increases as people get older. Being male. Sleep apnea is more common in men. … breathing. Sweating. Feeling restless. Waking up a lot. In older children, other symptoms may also include: Bedwetting. …
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… medication in a safe place to prevent theft, misuse, or abuse. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do … medication in a safe place to prevent theft, misuse, or abuse. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do …
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… Canada recommends regular blood pressure testing for adults. footnote 2 Your doctor can let you know how often … 3. footnote 2 After age 18, men and women can follow the adult screening guidelines. Health … assessment, prevention, and treatment of hypertension in adults and children. Canadian Journal of Cardiology , 34(5): …
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… Anyone can get chronic pain. It's more common in older adults, but it's not a normal part of aging. Older adults are more likely to have long-term medical …
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… called incontinence. Overactive bladder is very common in older adults. Both men and women can have it, but it's more common … called incontinence. Overactive bladder is very common in older adults. Both men and women can have it, but it's more …
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… cancer treatment Infants and young children Pregnant women Older adults People with a chronic disease People more sensitive …
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… complications can be life-threatening. Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung … can spread the influenza virus even before feeling sick. An adult can spread the virus from about 1 day before to 5 days …
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… these diseases. The vaccine is also provided free to older children and adults who need protection against tetanus, diphtheria, …
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… your risk for more serious illness. These include: Age. Older adults are at highest risk. The risk increases with age. … your risk for more serious illness. These include: Age. Older adults are at highest risk. The risk increases with …
