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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.
The Omicron wave – communicating during uncertainty
December 21, 2021
Evidence Brief and Research Scan
While the emergence of a new variant of concern (VOC) was not unexpected, there is concern about how quickly Omicron is spreading, and how different the Omicron wave may be from previous…
Infection prevention and control infractions and Ontario personal service settings
December 17, 2021
Webinar Recordings
Through annual inspections of Personal Service Settings (PSS), public health units in Ontario aim to ensure compliance of PSS operators with the recently enacted PSS Regulation (2018) and with the…
Accessibility in the face of a pandemic: How inclusive features are undermined in health crises
December 16, 2021
Webinar Recordings
Abstract Drawing from years of experience navigating barriers in the social, cultural, and built environments as a person with a disability, this episode will focus on the importance of engaging…
Understanding transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
December 15, 2021
Evidence Review
Introduction The emergence of a novel coronavirus in late 2019, identified as SARS-CoV-2, has resulted in a global pandemic accompanied by an unprecedented public health response. This review of the…
December Research Scan with COVID-19 Sections
December 15, 2021
Blog Post
This monthly Research Scan highlights recent environmental health publications by topic and provides easy access to article abstracts and report summaries to support public health professionals,…
Cities for all seasons – Considerations for using outdoor urban spaces during the winter
December 15, 2021
Evidence Brief and Research Scan
At the start of autumn 2020 following months of the global pandemic, speculation abounded as to how Canadians would fare during the long winter months under ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. During the…
Creating healthy community places and spaces with individuals with diverse abilities
December 08, 2021
Blog Post
COVID-19 has impacted all of us, but disproportionately in priority populations such as those with a disability, notably those with intellectual disabilities. The American Association on Intellectual…
The British Columbia Radon Data Repository – What is it and how can we use it?
November 30, 2021
Webinar Recordings
Indoor radon is an important cause of lung cancer in British Columbia (BC), responsible for about 15% of lung cancer deaths. The risk of radon-attributable lung cancers varies across the province,…
Flood zones are danger zones: Be aware of the risks
November 25, 2021
Evidence Review
Flood zones can pose a number of hazards as people evacuate, and when they return to their homes, farms, or businesses following a flood. Some of these hazards may be difficult to spot. This …
A rapid review of the use of physical barriers in non-clinical settings and COVID-19 transmission
November 17, 2021
Evidence Review
Key Messages Epidemiological and experimental evidence suggests that physical barriers may decrease transmission risk. However, challenges in creating clear guidance around barrier design and…