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… spills in residential settings Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 125 Download PDF Document English … when inhaled over a longer period of time, it will affect your nervous system, causing shaking, drowsiness, weakness, … can attempt to clean and dispose of the liquid mercury on your own (see instructions below). You will need the help of …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49e Download PDF Document English … lead in drinking water is suspected or has been measured in your water supply, you should reduce your exposure to the lead. If you are concerned about your …
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… January 27, 2025 Overview Food security is critical to the health and wellbeing of all people in British Columbia. Food … Beyond nutrition: Talking about food and eating for health professionals (UBC Continuing Professional … (Government of Canada) United Way BC Strengthening public health In 2024, the Ministry of Health released a new …
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… Overview HealthLink BC provides reliable non-emergency health information and advice in British Columbia. … you can get the information you need to make decisions for yourself and those you care for. With our website and …
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… HealthLink BC Eating and Activity Program for Kids Last … the HealthLink BC Eating and Activity Program for Kids. If your pediatric patient would benefit from speaking with one … or a registered dietitian. Please also consider referring your patient to other childhood healthy weights programs in …
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… Caregiver Tips On this page: Overview Tip 1: Take Care of Yourself Tip 2: Don't Help Too Much Tip 3: Ask for Help … are three steps to being a good caregiver: Take care of yourself. Exercise regularly, get proper rest and nutrition, … of moderate or vigorous activity a week. footnote 1 Eat healthy meals and snacks. When you are busy giving care, it …
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… 28 weeks of pregnancy are called "extremely premature." If your infant is born this early, you likely will face some hard decisions. Your premature infant has a much greater chance than ever … or her major organs are not fully formed. This can cause health problems. Your infant may not respond well to …
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… Physiotherapy On this page: Health Tools Types of Physiotherapy When Physiotherapy Can … and may relieve pain. It also helps improve or restore your physical function and your fitness level. The goal of physiotherapy is to make …
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… homes and other dwellings Last updated September 23, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 42 Download PDF Document English … up inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon primarily enters buildings through the … You have a one in 3 chance of developing lung cancer in your lifetime if you are exposed to high levels of radon and …
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… constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68l Nutrition Series Download PDF … Normal bowel movements are soft and pass easily through your body. Do I need to have a bowel movement every day? No, … depression When should I see a health care provider? See your health care provider if any of the following happen: …
