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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.
Healthy built environment
August 14, 2024
Aspects of the built environment, including man-made and natural features, impact human health directly and indirectly through air quality, traffic injuries, and toxic substances. These aspects can…
Community-based participatory research approach to transforming protection for priority populations from extreme temperatures
May 30, 2024
Abstract Recognizing that 1) climate change is bringing more frequent and severe extreme temperatures that have significant health impacts, particularly for populations facing injustices; and yet, 2…
INTerventions, Equity, Research and Action in Cities Team (INTERACT): Research and knowledge translation for scaling our understanding of health and the built environment
November 22, 2023
Abstract The INTerventions, Equity, Research, and Action in Cities Team (INTERACT) is a pan-Canadian collaboration of scientists, urban planners, public health practitioners, community partners, and…
Rapid implementation of bikeways for healthy, safe, equitable and more sustainable communities
May 24, 2023
Over the past several years, cities across Canada and throughout the world have increasingly shifted their approach to delivering bikeways by following a rapid implementation or quick build approach…
The four pillars of housing influencing health equity
March 30, 2023
Housing is a major pathway which generates and sustains health disparities – yet, our homes and neighbourhoods also have the opportunity to be a platform to promote health and flourishing. On…
Climate change and health: The IPCC report and COP27
February 24, 2023
Climate change is impacting the health of millions of people around the world. From slow onset climate changes to weather and climate extremes, climate change is impacting everything we care about.…
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…
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…
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…