Poor indoor air quality can affect your health. Learn about the causes of poor indoor air quality, such as indoor activities and sources, dampness and poor ventilation.
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Microorganisms like bacteria and viruses can live in swimming pool and spa water. Even clear water can have microorganisms in it. Maintaining proper water balance with...
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Hospital care, sometimes called "acute care", is an important part of the health care system. The Government of Canada is responsible for setting and administering national...
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Home care human resources refers to the people who provide health and social support services to the public in their private homes, not in health care facilities such as hospitals.
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"Home and community care" services help people to receive care at home, rather than in a hospital or long-term care facility, and to live as independently as possible in the...
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Primary health care refers to an approach to health and a spectrum of services beyond the traditional health care system. It includes all services that play a part in health,...
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The Health Care Policy Contribution Program (HCPCP) provides time-limited funding for projects that improve the accessibility, quality, sustainability and accountability of...
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If you are approaching the end of life, or you care for someone who is, there are a number of options for care under Canada's current laws. Learn about these options and how you...
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On March 17, 2021, Parliament passed revised legislation that makes important changes to who may be eligible to obtain medical assistance in dying and the process of assessment....
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The production of ammonia is a normal part of metabolism, and levels occurring in the human body from metabolic processes generally exceed concentrations found in drinking...
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Aluminum is a metal widely distributed in nature. It may be present in water from natural sources or as a result of human activities. This guideline technical document was...
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Learn about the health risks of asbestos exposure. Asbestos, if inhaled, can cause cancer and other diseases. There's no consistent convincing evidence that asbestos ingested...
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It is not considered necessary to establish a maximum acceptable concentration for chloramines in drinking water, based on the low toxicity of monochloramine at concentrations...
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