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… Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Setting a Goal to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Medicines … 2 diabetes. Blood tests used to identify prediabetes in adults include: Fasting blood glucose test . This test is …
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… your specific health needs. Warning Diazepam has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and death. … if you have used it for a long time or in high doses. To prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. … changes (such as agitation, hallucinations, restlessness). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs . How do I prevent traveller's diarrhea? An oral vaccine to help … careful about what you eat and drink are the best ways to prevent traveller’s diarrhea. The following tips can help … is to replace the fluids your body loses. For healthy adults, these fluids can be replaced by drinking clear …
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… Use Assess Your Substance Use Assess Your Tobacco Use Being Abused: What Puts You at Risk? Blackouts Caused by Alcohol … Use and Mental Health Conditions Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults Substance Use: Helping Someone Get Treatment … Quitting Smoking: Helping Someone Quit Quitting Smoking: Preventing Slips or Relapses Substance Use Disorder: Dealing …
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… 2 to 12 Years Screening, 13 to 18 Years Screening, Adults Overview Why is it important to … managed. When you treat a disease early, you may be able to prevent or delay problems from the disease. Treating the … managed. When you treat a disease early, you may be able to prevent or delay problems from the disease. Treating the …
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… are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male … suicide but does not have a plan Is a concern about abuse causing feelings of anxiety or depression? Yes Concern … Avoiding public places or taking extreme measures to prevent harm or embarrassment to yourself or others. The …
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… Overview Warning signs of suicide in adults include: Talking or writing about wanting to die or … been through family violence, including physical or sexual abuse. Misuse alcohol or drugs (substance use disorder). Are LGBTQ2S+ . Issues like discrimination and abuse can contribute to an increased risk. Are lonely or …
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… to be affected by particle pollution include: Children Older adults Those with heart or lung disease, such as asthma and … and never idle a car inside a garage or near an open window Prevent and reduce PM pollution We can reduce the levels of …
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… Head lice are commonly spread among children and adults who have close head-to-head contact. Head lice cannot … hair accessories, hats, brushes and combs. How do I prevent the spread of head lice? The best way to prevent the spread of head lice is to encourage children to …
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… and humid weather. Some people, especially teens and young adults, are more likely to get this rash. It does not spread … by a fungus. How is tinea versicolor treated? Treatment can prevent the rash from spreading and treat the infection. … the years. In general, it tends to get better as you get older. How can you prevent it? If you have frequent problems …
