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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.
Building social connections: Designing multi-unit housing for social well-being
January 15, 2025
Abstract Join Happy Cities for an engaging discussion on designing housing that fosters well-being and social connection. As urban areas across Canada push for denser, faster housing development, it…
Preventing indoor overheating
August 23, 2023
As climate change leads to more frequent and severe heat waves and more very hot days in Canada and elsewhere, there is an increased risk of indoor overheating. Indoor overheating…
Mould: Assessment, remediation and building for resilience
April 26, 2023
Mould is a ubiquitous fungus in indoor and outdoor environments. The general population is commonly exposed to mould through inhalation, and less commonly through direct contact, with no adverse…
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…
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…
Focus on health in the balance of energy retrofits and indoor air quality
November 23, 2022
In Canada, the building sector contributes to 18% of annual greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and transforming our building stock is now a well-recognized priority for meeting globally agreed…
Putting radon on the map: A new and interactive tool for British Columbia
November 16, 2021
Although there are approximately 3,000 lung cancer deaths in Canada attributable to indoor radon exposure each year,1 there is limited awareness of radon as a health hazard and how exposure to…
When shelter in place isn’t an option - environmental health guidance for encampments during the COVID-19 pandemic
August 27, 2020
Presenter: Jade Yehia (Regional Built Environment Consultant, Island Health) This presentation synthesizes available evidence on environmental health risks associated with the physical environment…
Indoor environmental quality of sustainable building designs and occupant health
April 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…
COVID-19 precautions for multi-unit residential buildings
March 31, 2020
Introduction Multi-unit residential buildings bring together tens to hundreds of people within the same building envelope and in contact with the same common areas. In contrast to those living in…