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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.
Keeping our cool: Preventing overheated buildings in the climate crisis
July 25, 2023
Webinar Recordings
Abstract In the face of worsening heat waves, typical weather, power outages, urban heat, etc., how will our buildings perform and shelter us over their lifecycle? To capture the health and…
Cyanobacteria in freshwater
July 19, 2023
Subject Guide
Cyanobacteria, commonly referred to as blue-green algae, are naturally occurring photosynthetic bacteria found in lakes, rivers, brackish, and marine waters. Cyanobacteria can pose a hazard to people…
Ticks in a changing climate: Resources for environmental public health professionals
July 13, 2023
Subject Guide
Some tick species are vectors of disease, meaning they can transmit bacterial, viral or protozoan pathogens to humans or animals through prolonged attachment during a blood meal. In Canada…
Project, prepare, and protect: Using climate data and tools to understand future extreme heat
July 12, 2023
Webinar Recordings
Abstract Extreme heat events are increasing in Canada and are projected to continue to increase in the future, not only in intensity and duration, but also in geographic extent. Greater efforts to…
Avian influenza A(H5N1) and the continuing outbreak
July 12, 2023
Evidence Brief and Research Scan
Key Messages The outbreak of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) caused by A(H5N1) that began in late 2021 has persisted through to 2023, and has shown…
KALAMITea - Kombucha alcohol levels affecting mothers, infants and toddlers
June 30, 2023
Webinar Recordings
Presenter: Lorraine McIntyre (Food Safety Specialist with Environmental Health Services at the BC Centre for Disease Control) Kombucha is a fermented tea considered to be a healthy…
The role of environmental public health professionals in collaborative foodborne illness outbreak investigations
June 29, 2023
Webinar Recordings
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…
Reducing tick-related risks through improved design and maintenance in outdoor environments
June 20, 2023
Blog Post
Ticks are a growing public health concern in Canada due to several interrelated factors. They are capable of infecting humans with pathogens that can cause illness and they can be found in…
Black garlic: Food safety considerations during production and storage
June 07, 2023
Evidence Review
Key Messages Black garlic is produced by aging fresh garlic in high-temperature (60–90°C) and high-humidity (70–90%) conditions for several weeks. Clostridium…
Ticks in a changing climate
June 02, 2023
Video and Tools
This brochure summarizes how best to design and manage outdoor environments to reduce tick habitat, and outlines steps you should take to reduce the risk of getting bitten by a tick when recreating…