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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.
Where the public meets health: Libraries as key partners for advancing public health goals
January 12, 2023
In the past six months, the NCCEH has had the opportunity to reflect on the common goals of public health and a valuable but under-recognized community partner: public libraries. Public libraries are…
A renewed attention on environmental equity and justice
December 13, 2022
The concepts of environmental equity and environmental justice have been attracting renewed attention on the national and international stage. The House of Commons in Canada is currently deliberating…
Air quality sensor lending libraries: Bringing home public health
December 7, 2022
Public libraries are evolving, lending out more than just books and acting as hubs for innovative programming. One example in Canada is the rise of radon “Lending Library” programs that connect…
Housing as a determinant of health equity
November 30, 2022
Housing is a major pathway through which health disparities emerge and are sustained over time. In this presentation, we’ll offer a holistic conceptual model of the impact of housing on health…
Putting environmental equity on the map
September 22, 2022
During intense heat waves, like those seen across the world over recent months, the most vulnerable members of communities often suffer the biggest impacts. Cities can reduce this burden by targeting…
Public health and public libraries in partnership to promote healthy indoor air quality
September 14, 2022
A key issue during the COVID-19 pandemic was the critical importance of ventilation in preventing transmission. In Canada, building codes prioritize air tightness and energy efficiency over…
One Health: A primer for environmental public health practice
September 4, 2022
One Health works towards optimal health outcomes by recognizing, understanding, and managing the interconnection between people, animals, and their shared environment. It is neither "human first," "…
Leveraging geographic information systems (GIS) for environmental public health practice
July 15, 2022
Abstract Advances in geographic information systems (GIS) over the last few decades have enabled innovative solutions to long-standing challenges in environmental public health (EPH) research and…
Climate change and Indigenous peoples’ health in Canada
June 8, 2022
This presentation will highlight the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health’s (NCCIH) collaboration on the 2022 national assessment titled the Health of Canadians in a changing climate:…
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,…