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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.
Regrettable replacements: The case of chemical flame retardants
July 08, 2020
Evidence Brief and Research Scan
In the 1970s, fire regulations began requiring the addition of chemical flame retardants (CFRs) to a variety of consumer products. Now, we find these compounds in products as diverse as cell phones,…
Responding to climate change as public health professionals
June 26, 2020
Webinar Recordings
Abstract This presentation will summarize the health risks associated with climate change on a global scale and in Canada, identify the actions needed to address climate change which provide…
June Research Scan
June 18, 2020
Blog Post
Each month, our librarian casts her expert eye across hundreds of journals, news portals, newsletters, and websites to find all the best research articles and grey literature related to environmental…
Responding to climate change as public health professionals
June 16, 2020
Blog Post
While COVID-19 will continue to demand our attention as public health professionals, we cannot ignore the looming public health crisis presented by climate change. The 2016 Director-General of…
Conducting a literature search and semi-systematic review: The NCCEH approach
June 16, 2020
Webinar Recordings
Evidence-informed decision-making seeks to incorporate both scientific or academic knowledge, as well as the practical knowledge of public health professionals. However, the use of scientific…
COVID-19 Research Scan (May 9 - June 3, 2020)
June 04, 2020
Blog Post
The NCCEH has compiled a list of valuable scientific resources related to COVID-19. They are broken into categories relevant to environmental health professionals. Complete Scan…
COVID-19 precautions for multi-unit residential buildings
May 29, 2020
Webinar Recordings
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…
Safety considerations for cycling during the COVID-19 pandemic
May 29, 2020
Blog Post
Over the past few months, there have been numerous reports of increasing numbers of people riding bicycles in many Canadian cities. There are also expectations that during the warmer months, cycling…
Using hand sanitizers safely during the COVID-19 pandemic
May 20, 2020
Evidence Review
Hand sanitizer use continues to be prevalent during the COVID-19 outbreak. However, increased use and new formulations have led to accidents and sparked concerns over safety. The NCCEH has developed…
From ship to shore: Sightings of Asian Giant Hornets in Canada’s west coast
May 20, 2020
Blog Post
Recent sightings of the Giant Asian Hornet- dubbed the murder hornet by some sources- have left many wondering whether these enormous, aggressive insects are a new insect of concern. Their…