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September Research Scan with COVID-19 Sections

NCCEH,  2020-09-23

This monthly Research Scan highlights recent environmental health publications by topic and…
Public washrooms in the time of COVID-19: Facility features and user behaviours can influence safety

Anne-Marie Nicol,  2020-09-23

During the COVID-19 pandemic, questions have been asked if using a public washroom poses a risk.  …
Nanomaterials as Disinfectants in the Time of SARS-CoV-2

Shirra Freeman,  2020-08-28

Although the major risk factor for COVID-19 transmission is close personal contact with infected…
August Research Scan with COVID-19 Sections

NCCEH,  2020-08-19

This monthly Research Scan highlights recent environmental health publications by topic and…
Kombucha with a Kick: Ethanol Content in Retail Brews

Angela Eykelbosh,  2020-08-13

Kombucha is a fermented beverage that is produced by incubating sweetened tea and other flavorings…
Hand Sanitizer contamination prompts more recalls during COVID-19

Anne-Marie Nicol,  2020-08-10

Hand washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is the preferred way to wash hands during…
October Research Scan

Each month, our librarian casts her expert eye across hundreds of journals, news portals,…

NCCEH,  2019-11-21

Incorporating Health in Urban Planning: Quebec City Case Study

For over 50 years the importance of protecting health has been recognized in many areas of public…

Thierno Diallo,  2019-11-19

Built Environment, Health Impact Assessment, Policy, Risk Analysis

Palytoxin: a potent but poorly understood marine toxin found on aquarium coral

Palytoxin (PLTX) is a potent but poorly understood marine toxin that periodically attracts media…

Shirra Freeman,  2019-10-30

Water

Guest Blog: Training and Support for Managing Drinking Water Systems in First Nations Communities in Ontario

As of September 2019, there were 56 long-term drinking water advisories (LTDWA) for public systems…

Katherine Campbell,  2019-10-23

Contaminants and Hazards, Drinking Water, Indigenous Environmental Health, Public Facilities, Water

September Research Scan

Each month, our librarian casts her expert eye across hundreds of journals, news portals,…

NCCEH,  2019-10-10