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We have resources on dozens of important environmental health topics presented in various forms including Evidence Reviews, Evidence Briefs and Research Scans, Subject Guides, Blogs, Webinar Recordings, and Videos and Tools. Please see this page for more information concerning these document types. Browse the topics and discover what is available.
Uses and limitations of low-cost sensors in a changing climate
October 3, 2024
Background As a Senior Scientist with the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), Dr. Eric Coker has been working with low-cost sensors for public health research and practice for over…
Managing cyanobacterial blooms in recreational waters: Decision support tools for public health responses
September 19, 2024
Abstract Freshwater blooms of cyanobacteria present a challenge to those tasked with managing beaches during bathing season, both to ensure the protection of public health, and to avoid lengthy…
2023 - 2024 Research Scans
September 19, 2024
These monthly Research Scans highlights recent environmental health publications by topic and provides easy access to article abstracts and report summaries to support public health professionals,…
Practical guidance for post wildfire cleanup
September 13, 2024
Catastrophic wildfires have had devastating impacts on many Canadian communities over the past decade from Fort McMurray AB in 2016, to Lytton BC in 2021, to Jasper AB in 2024, and many others. As…
Rotary tattoo pens in personal services establishments: What are the risks?
September 12, 2024
Rotary tattoo pens are a recent but increasingly popular tool within the personal services world but may not be fully covered within current personal services establishment or body modification…
Wildfires and drinking water safety: Understanding the risks and building resilience
September 12, 2024
The 2023 wildfire season was the worst on record in Canada, and while the 2024 season was not as severe, communities from Labrador City, to First Nations communities in northern Manitoba, to Jasper,…
Lessons from Northern Ontario: Rural-proofing emergency management in Canada
September 26, 2024
Abstract Rural communities, with low populations and geographic isolation, face unique challenges like access to healthcare, transportation, and Internet. These characteristics also make rural areas…
Citizen perspectives on built, policy, and social environment changes aimed at healthy eating and active living
September 18, 2024
(Please note that the recording for this webinar will be released at a later date.) Abstract Although evidence on the effectiveness of built, policy, and social environments interventions is…
Food security and climate change impacts in remote and Indigenous communities in British Columbia
August 14, 2024
Introduction The BC Centre for Disease Control – Prevention and Health Promotion’s Food Security team recently released the findings of the project, Food Costs and Climate Change Impact Stories from…
Fermented foods safety guidance: A new resource for public health practitioners
August 14, 2024
Fermented food safety is a shared challenge for many public health practitioners across Canada. While many of these foods are generally safe, emerging fermentation trends such as the selling of…