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Share Housing
Child & Youth Health — A number of studies looking at human sexuality state that up to one in ten people are same-sex attracted - others indicate higher figures, and some lower. Same-sex attracted young people around the world come from a diverse range of social, ...More…
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Put out the flames
Child & Youth Health — Too many young people and children suffer burns, and burns can usually be prevented. Keep going if the burnt area still hurts when it is taken out of the water. Start this as soon as possible. Cooling a burn under cold running water can still be ...More…
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Infant deaths - fact sheet
Child & Youth Health — The survival of infants in their first year of life is commonly viewed as an indicator of general health and wellbeing of a population. Infant mortality refers to deaths of children under one year of age, and is measured by the infant mortality ...More…
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Put out the flames
Child & Youth Health — Too many young people and children suffer burns, and burns can usually be prevented. Keep going if the burnt area still hurts when it is taken out of the water. Start this as soon as possible. Cooling a burn under cold running water can still be ...More…
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Child & Youth Health — Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an inherited disorder that affects girls and women of childbearing age. It causes many abnormal cysts (fluid filled 'balloon'-like structures) to develop in ovaries that are larger than usual. The ovaries do ...More…
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Teeth - fluoride
Child & Youth Health — Fluoride is found naturally in the earth and in water in most parts of the world - but in many places in Australia there is very little fluoride in the water. South Australian Dental Service - Health Promotion Unit. Australian Dental Association ...More…
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Teeth - development and teething
Child & Youth Health — Other health problems when babies are at the age that teeth come through may include: These are not likely to be caused by teething. If your baby seems unwell, see your doctor. If your baby seems to be in pain, the following suggestions may ...More…
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Children under 18 months of age
Child & Youth Health — There is a simpler, illustrated version of this information in the topic Teeth - give your child's teeth a healthy start. South Australian Dental Service Health Promotion Unit University of Adelaide, Dental Department Australian Dental ...More…
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Sugar - what it can do to teeth
Child & Youth Health — Sugar in food and drink can start the process of tooth decay. Recent evidence suggests that there is more tooth decay in children who are around people who smoke. The more exposure to smoke, the more tooth decay children have. Tooth erosion ...More…
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School lunches
Child & Youth Health — Many children eat much of their food each day away from home. Although some services provide meals, parents often need to send enough food along for the day. Young children need a variety of healthy foods to provide them with the different ...More…