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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.
Citizen perspectives on built, policy, and social environment changes aimed at healthy eating and active living
September 18, 2024
Abstract Although evidence on the effectiveness of built, policy, and social environments interventions is growing, there are more limited data regarding their acceptability among citizens. We…
Storyline of a silent killer: Extreme heat and media communication
July 12, 2024
Key messages Media professionals such as journalists, reporters, and editors can play pivotal roles in communicating about the risks of extreme heat events (EHEs). Key…
Public health communication competencies to support workforce transformation
March 27, 2024
Abstract Communication is essential to every position in public health, including environmental public health practitioners. The constantly evolving information environment and the complexity of…
The Right to a Healthy Environment: Becoming law in Canada and the imperative of environments and health research
March 20, 2024
The right to a healthy environment is recognized in law by more than 80% of the United Nations Member States. In June 2023, amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) that relate…
Environmental journalism: The good, the bad, the future – and why you are essential
April 11, 2024
Abstract Progress is never a result of scientific advancement alone: It requires other forces – and one of the most essential is an informed public. Journalism remains one of the best avenues for…
Human biomonitoring of environmental chemicals: Current use and future directions
January 25, 2024
Abstract Chemicals are everywhere – in air, soil, water, products and food – and can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact. Human biomonitoring evaluates the actual levels…
The role of environmental public health professionals in collaborative foodborne illness outbreak investigations
June 28, 2023
Outbreaks of infectious foodborne diseases continue to affect populations across Canada, with potentially severe impacts on susceptible groups such as children, older adults, immune compromised…
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…
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…
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…