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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.
Environmental noise
April 20, 2022
Environmental noise refers to unwanted sounds caused by human activity, such as road noise, aircraft, rail traffic, construction noise, building systems (e.g., ventilation or cooling), or…
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…
Measuring success in food systems planning
April 12, 2022
Food systems are the complex web of activities and interactions that include food production, transportation, processing, retailing, preparation, and finally disposal. While these food systems are…
Canadian green spaces during COVID-19: Public health benefits and planning for resilience
March 16, 2022
Key Messages Canadian green spaces saw marked changes in visitation during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic. These included city parks and provincial and national parks, as well as…
Backyard swimming pool rentals: Making a splash with some environmental public health risks
March 2, 2022
In 2018 a California start-up company developed a website allowing private backyard pool rentals to members of the public. Similar to the concept of other types of short-term rentals, homeowners can…
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-…
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,…
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…
Assessing environments to support healthy aging and reduce social isolation
February 9, 2022
The population of adults aged 60-plus is growing rapidly around the world, expected to more than double to more than two billion by 2050, and the World Health Organization has declared 2020-2030 the…
Accessibility in the face of a pandemic: How inclusive features are undermined in health crises
December 16, 2021
Drawing from years of experience navigating barriers in the social, cultural, and built environments as a person with a disability, this episode will focus on the importance of engaging people with…