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Latest environmental health research scans
January 22, 2025
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,…
Environmental predictors of recreational water quality in Canada
October 17, 2024
Introduction Fecal contamination in recreational waters poses health risks, such as gastrointestinal, respiratory, eye, skin, and ear infections. It also leads to aesthetic concerns, other related…
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…
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…
Scoping the public health response to drought
August 28, 2024
Abstract Climate-driven changes in annual maximum temperatures, precipitation patterns, snow accumulation, and glacier loss have elevated the risk of drought across Canada. Although drought…
Recreational coastal, freshwater, and other untreated natural waters
June 12, 2024
Recreational waters such as oceans, lakes, rivers, and their associated beaches, attract large numbers of users engaging in primary contact activities (e.g., swimming, water skiing, surfing,…
Cyanobacteria in recreational freshwaters: Understanding exposures and health effects
May 24, 2024
Key Messages Health effects from recreational exposure Most reports of human illness following recreational exposure to cyanobacteria are mild and self-limiting…
Cold plunge tanks: Considerations for environmental public health
April 24, 2024
Key Messages Cold water immersion in small pools or vessels constructed from a variety of materials such as stainless steel, plastic, vinyl, fiberglass, or…
Water storage and emerging challenges in a changing climate
March 8, 2024
Key Messages Water storage allows public water systems to function by helping to maintain pressure in distribution pipes, balancing demand, and ensuring continuous…
Predicting the environmental drivers of recreational water quality in Canada
February 29, 2024
Abstract Poor recreational water quality poses a risk of acute gastrointestinal illness (AGI) to beach goers engaging in water activities. In Canada, the concentration of Escherichia coli (E.…