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Caring for the air : Metro Vancouver 2016

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114776
Metro Vancouver. Burnaby, BC: Metro Vancouver , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
More Information
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Alternate Title
Caring for the air report 2016
Corporate Author
Metro Vancouver
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
Metro Vancouver
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
21 p. : ill.
Subjects
Environmental Monitoring
Environmental Health
Climate Change
Air Pollutants
Air Pollution, Indoor
Air Pollution - adverse effects
Smoke - adverse effects
Health Impact Assessment
Vehicle Emissions
Greenhouse Effect
Vancouver
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
"Metro Vancouver's Caring for the Air report is an easy-to-read annual publication that provides information about air quality and climate change issues in our region, as well as programs that protect public health and the environment, improve visual air quality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions."
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http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality/information-public/caring-for-the-air/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality/AirQualityPublications/Caring_for_the_Air-MV2016.pdf
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WHO handbook on indoor radon : a public health perspective

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18224
World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WN620 W928 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Introduction; Health effects of radon; Radon measurements; Radon prevention and mitigation; Cost-effectiveness of radon control; Radon risk communication; National radon programmes.
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  1 read online  
Corporate Author
World Health Organization
Editor
Zeeb, Hajo
Shannoun, Ferid
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xiv, 94 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Radon - adverse effects
Air Pollutants, Radioactive
Air Pollution, Indoor
Carcinogens, Environmental
Radiation, Ionizing
Lung Neoplasms
Environmental Exposure
Abstract
Introduction
Health effects of radon
Radon measurements
Radon prevention and mitigation
Cost-effectiveness of radon control
Radon risk communication
National radon programmes.
ISBN
9789241547673
9241547677
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WN620 W928 2009
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http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2009/9789241547673_eng.pdf

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Smoker's body

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18016
World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This poster is an updated reproduction of "The smoker's body originally produced by COLORS magazine, issue 21, July-August 1997.
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Subjects
Lung Diseases
Neoplasms - etiology
Smoking - adverse effects
Tobacco Use - adverse effects
Posters
Popular Work
Abstract
This poster is an updated reproduction of "The smoker's body originally produced by COLORS magazine, issue 21, July-August 1997.
Language
English
French
Material Type
Other
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Internet
Read Online
http://www.who.int/tobacco/research/smokers_body/en/index.html
http://www.who.int/tobacco/resources/publications/smokersbody_en_fr.pdf

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Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : self-management of heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, depression, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other physical and mental conditions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120405
Lorig, Kate, Holman, Halsted, LaBossiere Huebner, Trude, McGowan, Patrick. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2013. Canadian 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT500 L785 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : for ongoing physical and mental health conditions
Author
Lorig, Kate
Holman, Halsted
LaBossiere Huebner, Trude
McGowan, Patrick
Edition
Canadian 4th ed.
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Bull Publishing Company
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
vii, 368 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Chronic Disease
Heart Diseases
Lung Diseases
Diabetes Mellitus
Arthritis
Self Care
Self-Management
Exercise
Decision Making
Communication
Problem Solving
Healthy Lifestyle
Popular Work
Notes
Canadian edition - 4th edition revised and updated.
ISBN
9781936693498
9781936693573
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WT500 L785 2013
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=1205002

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Living a healthy life with chronic pain

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113664
LeFort, Sandra M., Webster, Lisa, Lorig, Kate. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2021. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL704 L785 2021
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
LeFort, Sandra M.
Webster, Lisa
Lorig, Kate
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Bull Publishing Company
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
iv, 406 p. : illus. ; 28cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Chronic Pain
Chronic Disease
Self Care
Popular Work
Notes
+ 1 CD inside front cover
ISBN
9781936693917
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL704 L785 2021
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=2035907

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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Resource guide for stem cell transplant : including bone marrow, peripheral blood, and cord blood : friends helping friends

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19697
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link. Southfield, MI: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink) , 2006. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 R434 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
Editor
Jones, Kristen
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Southfield, MI
Publisher
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink)
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
41 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Stem Cell Transplantation
Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
Cord Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
Popular Work
ISBN
9780977373208
0977373207
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH380 R434 2006
Read Online
http://www.nbmtlink.org/documents/rg.pdf

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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For smokers who want to quit : one step at a time

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21299
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
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Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
Smoking Cessation
Smoking - prevention & control
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.cancer.ca/~/media/cancer.ca/CW/publications/OSAAT%20for%20smokers%20who%20want%20to%20quit/OSAAT-Smokers-who-want-to-quit-2013-EN.pdf
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Resource guide for bone marrow / stem cell transplant : friends helping friends

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14290
Slotkin, Carole, Jacobs, Myra. Southfield, MI: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink) , 2001. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 S634r 2001
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Slotkin, Carole
Jacobs, Myra
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Southfield, MI
Publisher
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink)
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
WH380 S634r 2001
Website Notes
URL goes to 2006 edition
Read Online
http://www.nbmtlink.org/documents/rg.pdf
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Survivors' guide for bone marrow / stem cell transplant : what to expect and how to get through it

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14291
Stronach, Keren. Southfield, MI: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink) , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 S963 2002
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Stronach, Keren
Corporate Author
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
Place of Publication
Southfield, MI
Publisher
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink)
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
WH380 S963 2002
Read Online
http://www.nbmtlink.org/documents/sg.pdf
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Caregivers' guide for bone marrow / stem cell transplant : practical perspectives

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19696
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link. Southfield, MI: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink) , 2007. revised ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 C271 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
Editor
Jacobs, Myra
Edition
revised ed.
Place of Publication
Southfield, MI
Publisher
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink)
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
59 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Stem Cell Transplantation
Caregivers
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WH380 C271 2007
Read Online
http://www.nbmtlink.org/documents/cg2.pdf

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High-dose therapy and autologous stem cell transplantation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121691
Myeloma Canada. Dorval, QC: Myeloma Canada , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 M997 2019
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Myeloma Canada
Place of Publication
Dorval, QC
Publisher
Myeloma Canada
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
35 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Stem Cell Transplantation
Transplantation, Autologous
Multiple Myeloma - therapy
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Patient Education Handout
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WH380 M997 2019
Read Online
https://myelome.ca/documents/HighDoseTherapyAutoloStemCellTransp_Infoguide_MyelomaCan_26March2019_en.pdf
https://www.myelomacanada.ca/en/resources/myeloma-canada-patient-and-caregiver-educational-publications

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Move for life! : cancer and physical activity

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19157
ActNowBC, BC Recreation and Parks Association. [Victoria, BC?]: ActNowBC , 2010?.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
ActNowBC
BC Recreation and Parks Association
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
ActNowBC
Publication Date
2010?
Subjects
Health Promotion
Physical Fitness
Chronic Disease - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Exercise Therapy
Exercise
Adult
Aged
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.seniorsbc.ca/activeaging/physical/move_for_life.html
http://www.seniorsbc.ca/documents/pdf/Cancer-and-Physical-Activity.pdf
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Survivorship guide for bone marrow / stem cell transplant : coping with late effects

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19596
Stronach, Keren. Southfield, MI: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink) , 2010. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 S963 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Stronach, Keren
Corporate Author
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Southfield, MI
Publisher
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink)
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
63 p. : 25 cm.
Subjects
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Stem Cell Transplantation
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
United States
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WH380 S963 2010
Read Online
http://www.nbmtlink.org/documents/spg.pdf

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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BC Generations Project

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18161
BC Generations Project. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Generations Project , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
BC Healthbank
Corporate Author
BC Generations Project
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Generations Project
Publication Date
2009?
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Biomedical Research
Epidemiology
Epidemiologic Studies
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bcgenerationsproject.ca/
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Your invitation to participate

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19867
BC Generations Project, BC Cancer Agency, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Generations Project , 2010. version 1.1.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Your invitation to participate (Version 1.1 March 1, 2010)
Corporate Author
BC Generations Project
BC Cancer Agency
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Edition
version 1.1
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Generations Project
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Biomedical Research
Epidemiology
Epidemiologic Studies
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Pamphlet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Internet
Read Online
https://www.bcgenerationsproject.ca/

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VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Your invitation to participate

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19868
BC Generations Project, BC Cancer Agency, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Generations Project , 2010. version 1.2.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Your invitation to participate (Version 1.2 August 20, 2010)
Corporate Author
BC Generations Project
BC Cancer Agency
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Edition
version 1.2
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Generations Project
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Biomedical Research
Epidemiology
Epidemiologic Studies
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Pamphlet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Internet
Read Online
https://www.bcgenerationsproject.ca/

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VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Your invitation to participate

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20019
BC Generations Project, BC Cancer Agency, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Generations Project , 2011. version 1.4.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Your invitation to participate (Version 1.4 April 27, 2011)
Corporate Author
BC Generations Project
BC Cancer Agency
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Edition
version 1.4
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Generations Project
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Biomedical Research
Epidemiology
Epidemiologic Studies
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Pamphlet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Internet
Read Online
https://www.bcgenerationsproject.ca/

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VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Your invitation to participate

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18202
BC Generations Project, BC Cancer Agency, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Vancouver, BC?]: , 2009. version 1.0.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Generations Project
BC Cancer Agency
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Edition
version 1.0
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Biomedical Research
Epidemiology
Epidemiologic Studies
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bcgenerationsproject.ca

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VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Environmental health sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120546
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2015. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Environmental health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the environment and its effect on human health, including the effects of air pollution, water pollution, hazardous chemicals, food hazards, radiation hazards, biological agents, household hazards, such as radon, asbestos, car…
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Environmental health sourcebook
Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2015
Series
Health reference series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Environmental Health
Environmental Pollution - adverse effects
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Environmental Pollutants - adverse effects
Carcinogens, Environmental
Popular Work
Abstract
Environmental health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the environment and its effect on human health, including the effects of air pollution, water pollution, hazardous chemicals, food hazards, radiation hazards, biological agents, household hazards, such as radon, asbestos, carbon monoxide, and mold, and information about associated diseases and disorders, including cancer, allergies, respiratory problems, and skin disorders; along with information about environmental concerns for specific populations, a glossary of related terms, and resources for further help and information
Table of contents:
Part I Understanding the Health Effects of Environmental Hazards -- Part II Health Concerns and Their Environmental Triggers -- Part III Outdoor Environmental Hazards -- Part IV Household and Indoor Environmental Hazards -- Part V Foodborne Hazards -- Part VI Consumer Products and Medical Hazards -- Part VII Additional Help and Information.
ISBN
9780780813984
9780780813519
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.
Read Online
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1065490
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Move for life! : easy to do, stay healthy activities for older adults

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19158
ActNowBC, BC Recreation and Parks Association. [Victoria, BC?]: ActNowBC , 2010?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QT255 M935 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
ActNowBC
BC Recreation and Parks Association
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
ActNowBC
Publication Date
2010?
Physical Description
60 minutes
Subjects
Health Promotion
Physical Fitness
Chronic Disease - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Exercise Therapy
Exercise
Adult
Aged
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QT255 M935 2010
Website Notes
2nd URL leads to the Exercise chart
Read Online
http://www.seniorsbc.ca/activeaging/physical/move_for_life.html
http://www.seniorsbc.ca/documents/pdf/Move-for-Life-Exercise-Chart.pdf

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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