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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.
Benzene contamination in sunscreen: Not worth getting burned
July 20, 2022
Unprotected exposure to solar radiation is a major cause of skin cancer. Approximately 80-90% of skin cancers are believed to be attributable to skin damage from solar radiation. Skin cancer is the …
Avian influenza A(H5N1) 2022 outbreak in Canada
May 12, 2022
Since late 2021, new cases of avian influenza, more commonly known as bird flu, have been spreading among wild and farmed birds globally. Avian influenza, caused by a Type A influenza virus, is not a…
Listening to Canadians about environmental noise
April 19, 2022
Exposure to environmental noise is a growing concern in Canada and worldwide. Environmental noise refers to unwanted sounds caused by human activity, and encompasses sounds that surround us every day…
“Out of the box” food safety considerations for meal kits
March 11, 2022
Online shopping has provided a convenient option for consumers to procure products and services, one example of which is meal kits. Meal kits are boxes of perishable ingredients that are pre-…
Mobilizing extreme cold response plans for people experiencing homelessness
March 9, 2022
Although climate change is expected to lead to warmer winters in general, evidence shows that rapid arctic warming is contributing to an increase in extreme cold events. These events can be a…
Human health risk assessments addressing artificial turf and crumb rubber
March 1, 2022
Public concern regarding the potential toxicological effects of exposure to artificial turf pitches has led to the publication of numerous human health risk assessments (HHRAs) on styrene-butadiene…
2022-2023 Research Scans
February 16, 2022
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,…
The Omicron variant - Updating our knowledge as the surge subsides
February 15, 2022
Since our last blog at the beginning of the Omicron wave, we have learned more about transmissibility, severity, and the effect of vaccination. Omicron has now been detected in all regions of the…
Time to think 15-minute cities for health and equity
February 14, 2022
Most cities in North America were built for the car, resulting in urban sprawl that requires commuting time. In recent decades, cities began to undergo an urban transformation to become more compact…
Microplastics in the mix: considering dietary sources and human exposure
February 11, 2022
Plastics provide many essential functions across society, being inexpensive, lightweight, and versatile in applications ranging from food packaging, to consumer products, textiles, vehicles, health…