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… and diabetes. There are 3 levels of disease prevention: Primary Prevention - trying to prevent yourself from getting a disease Secondary Prevention - trying to detect a … environmental risks and harmful substances. Secondary prevention At the secondary …
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… Condition Basics What is secondary high blood pressure? Secondary high blood pressure is high blood … might lower your blood pressure. The risk of secondary high blood pressure is higher in …
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… Condition Basics What is secondary adrenocortical insufficiency? Secondary adrenocortical insufficiency is a … reduced cortisol production. What causes it? Secondary adrenocortical insufficiency may be …
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… Learning Center Learn about disease and injury prevention Knowing how to take care of … Bicycles and Tricycles Child Safety: Drowning Prevention in Pools and Hot Tubs Child Safety: … Screening Gum Disease Handwashing Headache Prevention: Posture and Body Mechanics Health …
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… can talk to your doctor about them. Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery … July 19, 2021. Halliday A, et al. (2004). Prevention of disabling and fatal strokes by … Halliday A, et al. (2010). 10-year stroke prevention after successful carotid …
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… in this section. Disease and Injury Prevention Disease and Injury Prevention Diseases and Conditions Handwashing … in this section. … Disease and Injury Prevention Diseases and Conditions Handwashing …
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… preventable. Awareness of common injuries and prevention tips will help keep you and your … Things you can do to prevent injury Fall prevention Take steps to reduce your … To learn more, see: BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit: Poisoning Preventing …
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… If a pressure injury forms, keep using the prevention steps listed above to relieve … If a pressure injury forms, keep using the prevention steps listed above to relieve …
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Overview Most childhood drownings occur in swimming pools. When you go to public or private pools, make sure that your children are supervised closely. And make sure that they are familiar with pool …
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41f Travel Series What is malaria? Malaria is a very serious disease caused by different Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an …
