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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.
Odour from a compost facility
February 20, 2018
Evidence Brief and Research Scan
Primary inquiry A citizen’s group reported that putrid smells were occurring daily from a local commercial compost facility located in a suburban area of the city. The local public health agency was…
Naturally occurring asbestos in an outdoor setting
February 19, 2018
Evidence Brief and Research Scan
Primary inquiry: Heavy rains caused a river to flood and overflow its banks. Soil containing naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) was deposited onto the surrounding land. This land is used for farming…
Meat-packing pads as tattoo dressings
January 25, 2018
Evidence Brief and Research Scan
Primary inquiry: Is there evidence for or against the use of clean vs. sterile dressings in the care of tattoos?
Adverse effects after medical, commercial, or self-administered colon cleansing procedures
January 16, 2018
Evidence Brief and Research Scan
Primary inquiry: What information is available regarding the environmental health-related risks of colonics in the academic literature, and how can environmental health practitioners help reduce…
Infection control for Tebori tattooing
January 16, 2018
Evidence Brief and Research Scan
Primary inquiry: Information regarding tebori, a traditional form of Japanese “hand-poke” tattooing; requesting information regarding infection control and inspection.
Cannabis legalization and environmental health
January 11, 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-…
How we talk about "Pot" matters: Risk messaging around cannabis legalization
November 21, 2017
Webinar Recordings
This presentation, originally delivered at the 2017 CIPHI Annual Education Conference in Richmond, BC, provides an overview of some basic risk communication principles as they pertain to cannabis…
Radon and child care facilities
November 15, 2017
Webinar Recordings
This presentation was delivered at the 83rd CIPHI National Annual Education Conference and created in conjunction with an environmental health officer from the BC Interior Health authority. It…
Policy options for healthier retail food environments in city-regions: The case for a solid measurement foundation
November 03, 2017
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-…
Health equity and environmental public health practice
November 02, 2017
Subject Guide
Health equity is achieved when everyone has a fair opportunity to meet their health potential. Health inequities result from systematic disparities in the social determinants of health (the external…