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… Dementia On this page: Cause Symptoms What Happens When to … is different for each person. Some people stay the same for years. Others lose skills quickly. Your chances of having … for dementia. To diagnose dementia, your doctor will do a physical examination and ask questions about illnesses and …
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… Asthma in Teenagers and Adults On this page: Health Tools … treatment. How is asthma diagnosed? Along with doing a physical examination and asking about your health, your … , cockroaches, and animal dander may influence asthma's development. Asthma is much more common in people who have …
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… Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Can Affect Children On this page: Overview Overview Adverse childhood … in a way that makes the child afraid they will be hurt. Physical abuse. An adult hits, kicks, or physically hurts a child. Sexual abuse. An adult (or older …
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… daily activities of life. However, with supports, self-management skills and/or treatment, individuals with a mental illness can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives. Physical activity is recommended to be included as part of … bipolar disorder less is understood about the impact of physical activity on mood, but is acknowledged as important …
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… October 24, 2024 Download PDF: Document English On this page: Introduction What is vaping? Youth and vaping Laws and … . In B.C., the legal age to buy vaping products is 19 years of age. For more information about the laws and … more. If you smoke or vape, remember to maintain a safe physical distance. Stay at least two metres (six feet) apart …
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… Snake and Lizard Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … bites there were, and where they occurred on the body. The age, size, and health of the person who was bitten. If you … bite No Snake or lizard bite How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Burns On this page: Overview Overview Burns can happen … across carpet while playing. Provide safety equipment for physical activities. Two examples are knee pads and elbow … Shock Child Safety: Fires Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Current as …
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… Arm Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … arm problems. That's because they lose muscle mass as they age. Children may have arm problems because they are usually … Yes Arm problem No Arm problem How old are you? Less than 5 years Less than 5 years 5 years or older 5 years or older …
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… Fish Hook Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … injury No Fish hook injury How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This …
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… Tick Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … concern No Tick bite concern How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This …