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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.

A rapid review of disinfectant chemical exposures and health effects during the COVID-19 pandemic
October 26, 2020
Primary inquiry A public health practitioner raised a question about the misuse and overuse of disinfectants as a result of heightened concerns about SARS-CoV-2 transmission via environmental…

Regrettable replacements: The case of chemical flame retardants
July 8, 2020
In the 1970s, fire regulations began requiring the addition of chemical flame retardants (CFRs) to a variety of consumer products. Now, we find these compounds in products as diverse as cell phones,…
Conducting a literature search and semi-systematic review: The NCCEH approach
September 11, 2019
Evidence-informed decision-making seeks to incorporate both scientific or academic knowledge, as well as the practical knowledge of public health professionals. However, the use of scientific…

Crematoria emissions and air quality impacts
March 24, 2020
Primary inquiry A municipality received an application from a funeral home to install a cremator within their facility. Objections were received from nearby residents who were concerned about…

Sex dolls: Taking an educational approach to hygiene for home rentals
February 26, 2020
The age of social media, online commerce, and to-your-door service have resulted in many novel services being performed outside typical commercial settings. Recently, the media highlighted a business…
An investigation of mercury poisoning and home contamination: Success through multi-sectoral collaboration
January 30, 2020
The NCCEH Environmental Health Seminar Series provides an opportunity for learning and knowledge exchange on a variety of environmental health topics. The seminars can be attended in-person…

Weighing the complex public health and community impacts of artificial turf
January 12, 2020
Why are people so concerned about artificial turf? Since 2015, when soccer coach Amy Griffin went public with her concerns about seemingly elevated cancer rates among young soccer players, parents…

2019 NCCEH Year in Review
December 19, 2019
As we reflect back on 2019 it is our pleasure to recount highlights of some of our NCCEH work in 2019. We continue to focus on built environment, climate-related public health impacts, emergency…

Artificial turf and crumb rubber
November 13, 2019
Modern artificial turf is used indoors and outdoors in a wide variety of settings, including multipurpose recreational and professional sports fields, playgrounds, residential areas, and public…

Palytoxin: A potent but poorly understood marine toxin found on aquarium coral
October 30, 2019
Palytoxin (PLTX) is a potent but poorly understood marine toxin that periodically attracts media attention when poisonings occur. Some recent incidents included: In August 2019, a family of five…