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  • Open Information

    Recreational water quality and health: Overview

    Recreational water areas are any natural fresh, marine or estuarine (somewhat salty) bodies of water used for recreational purposes, such as: lakes, rivers, oceans human-made systems, for example: artificial lakes, stormwater ponds. They do not include swimming pools, splash parks or other...
    Organization:
    Health Canada
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    Recreational water quality and health: Protecting your health

    Before your visit, Check for up-to-date water quality monitoring results and swimming advisories on local health department or municipal websites. Pack protective gear such as: hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, personal flotation devices (if needed). Talk to your health care provider about the risks...
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    Health Canada
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    Recreational water quality and health: Cyanobacteria and their toxins

    Cyanobacteria are also known as blue-green algae. They're a type of bacteria that occur naturally in fresh and marine bodies of water. There are many types of cyanobacteria, and some can produce harmful toxins called cyanotoxins. Cyanobacteria can grow quickly in freshwater lakes and rivers under...
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    Health Canada
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  • Open Information

    About medical device problems

    A medical device is any instrument or component used to treat, diagnose or prevent a human disease or abnormal physical condition. Page about what medical device problems are and how to report them.
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    Health Canada
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    Clinical Trials

    Phase I-III clinical trials involving natural health products on human subjects must be authorized by Health Canada's Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) before commencement of the trial.
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    Health Canada
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  • Open Data

    Canadian Nutrient File, 2015

    Canada's national food composition database reporting the amount of nutrients in foods commonly consumed in Canada.
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    Health Canada
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    • PDF
  • Open Information

    Sun safety tips for parents

    Information and tips to help you keep your children safe from the sun.
    Organization:
    Health Canada
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    • HTML
  • Open Information

    Sun safety basics

    Most of us like to work, play, and relax outside on a sunny day. But too much sun and heat can be harmful, so be careful!
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    Health Canada
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    • HTML
  • Open Information

    Window covering safety

    Did you know that ordinary household items such as window coverings can cause serious injuries to children? If your window coverings have cords, your children are at risk of strangulation and even death.
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    Health Canada
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