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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.
Conducting a literature search & evidence review: The NCCEH approach
October 17, 2018
This presentation covers Intro to the NCCEH Strategic priorities KT product types Current project highlights (Healthy Built Environment, Cannabis) What is evidence–informed decision…
Announcing the new NCCEH Healthy Built Environment Online Discussion Forum
February 27, 2019
In recent years, research evidence on the influence of healthy built environments (HBE) on human physical, mental, and social health has increased drastically. As a result, public health agencies and…
Slowing down the superbugs
November 29, 2018
World Antibiotic Awareness Week was held from November 12-18, 2018 to focus attention on the prevalence of infections that are difficult to treat because they are caused by pathogens that are…
A searchable tool for finding policies on environmental agents, cancer and chronic diseases
July 19, 2018
Have you ever needed to do a quick policy scan for an environmental health issue or wanted up-to-date information to write a policy brief? If so, the Prevention Policies Directory, created by the…
Introducing the NCCEH Blog
May 17, 2018
Welcome to the NCCEH blog! This is the first of what we hope will be many opportunities to update our stakeholders on the current goings on at the NCCEH. Why blog? Why now? While blogs have…
Microplastics
May 17, 2018
Microplastics are plastic particles that range in size from the width of a single strand of hair up to 5 mm. They are made from petrochemical sources and may be deliberately manufactured or…
Newsletter archive
May 17, 2018
Do you ever find yourself waking up in the middle of the night, wondering how to best keep up with the fast-paced world of environmental health? Us too! Well, worry no more, we’ve got you covered.…
Topic Pages: An Introduction
May 17, 2018
Here’s a little insider information: the NCCEH website was designed around the premise that people come to our website with a problem that needs solving and not to take a recreational stroll…
Exploring gaps and sharing findings: The 2016 NCCEH environmental health needs assessment
October 4, 2017
This poster was delivered at the 78th CIPHI Ontario Annual Education Conference. It describes a multi-phase needs assessment conducted by the NCCEH to understand the needs of environmental…
Naturally occurring asbestos in an outdoor setting
February 19, 2018
Primary inquiry: Heavy rains caused a river to flood and overflow its banks. Soil containing naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) was deposited onto the surrounding land. This land is used for farming…