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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 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…
November Research Scan with COVID-19 Sections
November 17, 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,…
Putting radon on the map: A new and interactive tool for British Columbia
November 16, 2021
Blog Post
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…
Radon
November 04, 2021
Subject Guide
Radon gas is a colourless, odourless, radioactive gas that is released during the decay of uranium in rocks and soils. Radon levels outdoors are generally low, but radon gas indoors poses more…
Wastewater-based epidemiology: current uses and future opportunities as a public health surveillance tool
November 03, 2021
Journal Articles
Abstract Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) seeks to use biological or chemical indicators in sewage to provide information on the overall health of a community. This paper provides an overview of…
Public health and law enforcement in partnership: What does the public need to know about illegal cannabis?
October 27, 2021
Webinar Recordings
October Research Scan with COVID-19 Sections
October 19, 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,…
Cannabis resources for environmental health practitioners
October 15, 2021
Subject Guide
This topic page is intended to help environmental health practitioners understand the guiding principles and public health objectives being used to develop cannabis policy, both federally and across…