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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.
Carbon monoxide in long-term care facilities
November 07, 2016
Subject Guide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odourless, colourless, and non-irritating gas that is harmful to humans. As a by-product of incomplete combustion, CO is produced by fuel-burning appliances including…
Climate change adaptation in public health : Over 10 years of progress in Quebec
October 27, 2016
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-…
Fires, Floods, and Bugs: How Climate Change Impacts Drinking Water Source Quality
October 19, 2016
Webinar Recordings
Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) 82nd Annual National Educational Conference. Climate change is anticipated to have myriad potential impacts on human health, some of…
Flint Water Crisis: Can It Happen in Canada?
October 18, 2016
Webinar Recordings
Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) 82nd Annual National Educational Conference In January 2016 a US federal state of emergency was declared in Flint Michigan due to elevated lead…
Using a hierarchy of evidence to assess chemical health risks of artificial turf
October 18, 2016
Evidence Brief and Research Scan
Over the past 40 years, artificial turf has become common in public and private settings. Compared to natural turf, artificial turf is easier to maintain, requires less water and no fertilizer, and…
Key resources for environmental public health practitioners to address health equity: A curated list
October 04, 2016
Blog Post
Public health organizations across Canada have highlighted health inequities as a priority area for action. Environmental public health practitioners may be unclear of how to approach health…
Toward health equity: Practical actions for Public Health Inspectors
September 19, 2016
Blog Post
NCCEH, the NCC for Determinants of Health, and the BC Centre for Disease Control have collaborated to produce a Framework and accompanying User Guide to help environmental public health practitioners…
Integrating Indigenous Community Planning into a Healthy Built Environment
September 08, 2016
Webinar Recordings
Canadian Public Health Association Public Health 2016 In collaboration with NCCAH, this session included four presentations, each addressing different aspects of a holistic approach towards…
Guide for implementing the carbon monoxide monitoring and response framework in long-term care facilities
August 15, 2016
Video and Tools
This guide is intended for public health practitioners, facility/property maintenance managers, risk managers, occupational hygienists, clinicians, or other persons working at long-term care…
Float tanks: Review of current guidance and considerations for public health inspectors
July 14, 2016
Evidence Review
The growing popularity of “floatation” and the ways in which this practice differs from the use of pools and spas have raised interesting questions in environmental public health. Public health…