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World Autism Awareness Day

| Public Health Agency of Canada | statements

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex condition with a wide range of symptoms that can affect an individual's behaviour, social interaction abilities, and communication skills. These symptoms may occur in combinations and in degrees of intensity that vary in each child and adult individual affected. Those who live with ASD can also have extraordinary abilities.


Health Canada Statement Regarding the Royal Society of Canada's Expert Panel Report on the Proposed Update to Safety Code 6

| Health Canada | statements

Health Canada has received the independent Expert Panel Report from the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) on the proposed update to its Safety Code 6, which recommends limits for safe human exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic energy. We thank the Expert Panel members for their work. Health Canada is currently reviewing the RSC's report.


Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

| Public Health Agency of Canada | statements

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in Canada, and a leading cause of cancer deaths. In many cases, the disease in its earliest stages shows no signs or symptoms, and can grow undetected long before a problem is noticed. If detected early through screening, there is a 90 per cent chance of successfully treating the disease. Making healthy lifestyle choices, like regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy diet and avoiding smoking, may also decrease your risk.


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