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… Sexual Abuse or Assault (Rape) On this page: Overview Check Your … of abuse or assault know their attacker. Teens and young adults may be at risk for becoming victims of sexual assault … 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 …
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… Injury prevention Last updated January 7, 2025 Injuries are one of … be prevented (HealthLinkBC File #78) Preventing falls in older adults Child safety: Preventing falls Transportation Take …
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… Rectal Problems Caused by Abuse On this page: Overview Overview Signs of abuse may not … rectum, or injury to the abdomen, back, or lower spine can prevent normal bowel movements. Home treatment is not … has been abused, there are resources available to help. Adults need to protect young children because children …
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… Sexual Abuse: Signs and Symptoms On this page: Overview Overview Signs of sexual abuse may not be apparent without an examination of the … vaginal bleeding may be caused by physical or sexual abuse that injures the abdominal or vaginal area. Vaginal …
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… Crying Child and Possible Abuse On this page: Overview Overview Crying is a normal … an injury that you think may have been caused on purpose (abuse), seek help. You may feel uneasy talking to your doctor about the issue of abuse, but health care providers have a professional duty …
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… Domestic abuse while pregnant Last updated June 1, 2021 If your … threatened or used physical, verbal, emotional or sexual abuse in the past, this may get worse when you’re pregnant. … call 9-1-1 or the operator and ask for police. Domestic abuse, also known as intimate partner violence, is a pattern …
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… Preventing injuries Last updated January 7, 2025 Being … and other adverse events. How to exercise safely Injury prevention Warming up Cooling down Flexibility and … Active & Safe Central A resource for children, youth and adults who participate in or facilitate sport and …
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… Preventing Choking On this page: Overview Related … or hard candy to children younger than 4, and supervise older children when they eat these foods. Cut hot dogs and … or hard candy to children younger than 4, and supervise older children when they eat these foods. Cut hot dogs and … Messenger MD - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine … Preventing Choking …
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… Malaria prevention Last updated December 28, 2022 HealthLink BC File … it gets dark each day, or first thing in the morning, to prevent mosquitoes from getting into your bedding. The … advice for travellers (#41a) Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's …
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… Hearing loss in adults Last updated March 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … you on. What are the risks associated with hearing loss on older adults? When hearing loss remains untreated in older adults, they may experience a significant reduction in …
