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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.
Personal Service or Medical Procedure?
September 12, 2018
Blog Post
A growing number of personal services present challenges to environmental health practitioners (EHP) involved in inspection and oversight of operators. Recently a number of procedures have come…
Inuit and Metis radon research across the country
September 12, 2018
Webinar Recordings
Radon, an odorless, colourless, radioactive gas, is an established carcinogen and the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers. Radon poses a health risk for indoor environments, particularly in…
How the “Tick Talk” works for communicating risk awareness
September 12, 2018
Webinar Recordings
Climate changes are expanding the areas where ticks can survive and thrive across Canada. The number of Canadians contracting tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme Disease and Anaplasmosis, is also…
August Newsletter Released: Wildfires
September 12, 2018
Blog Post
The frequency and intensity of Canadian wildfires is increasing as a consequence of the changing global climate, as well as long-standing forest management practices. The NCCEH has assembled a…
Public health responses to wildfire smoke events
August 22, 2018
Evidence Review
The public health response to wildfire smoke events is complex, involving inter-sectoral collaboration, community engagement and the use of many sources of information in decision-making. The focus…
The Detection of Oxycodone in Mussels Collected in Washington State and its Potential Impact on Human Health
August 22, 2018
Blog Post
The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife in collaboration with The Centre for Urban Waters, University of Washington/Tacoma reported detecting “contaminants of emerging concern” (CECs) in…
Guidance for the environmental public health management of crude oil incidents
August 20, 2018
Blog Post
Crude oil spills/releases, alone or in combination with combustion/explosion of the oil, have been the cause of several major disasters in Canada and around the world including the 2010 Deepwater…
A searchable tool for finding policies on environmental agents, cancer and chronic diseases
July 19, 2018
Blog Post
Have you ever needed to do a quick policy scan for an environmental health issue or wanted up-to-date information to write a policy brief? If so, the Prevention Policies Directory, created by the…
BCIT Environmental Health student presentations 2018
July 09, 2018
Webinar Recordings
The BCCDC/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…
Green space can reduce ADHD symptoms in children
June 05, 2018
Blog Post
In Canada, almost 4 out of 5 of us live in medium or large cities. Surrounded by buildings, concrete, traffic, noise, and pollution all day every day takes a toll on our physical and mental health,…