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Practical guidance for post wildfire cleanup
September 13, 2024
Catastrophic wildfires have had devastating impacts on many Canadian communities over the past decade from Fort McMurray AB in 2016, to Lytton BC in 2021, to Jasper AB in 2024, and many others. As…
Rotary tattoo pens in personal services establishments: What are the risks?
September 12, 2024
Rotary tattoo pens are a recent but increasingly popular tool within the personal services world but may not be fully covered within current personal services establishment or body modification…
Wildfires and drinking water safety: Understanding the risks and building resilience
September 12, 2024
The 2023 wildfire season was the worst on record in Canada, and while the 2024 season was not as severe, communities from Labrador City, to First Nations communities in northern Manitoba, to Jasper,…
Lessons from Northern Ontario: Rural-proofing emergency management in Canada
September 26, 2024
Abstract Rural communities, with low populations and geographic isolation, face unique challenges like access to healthcare, transportation, and Internet. These characteristics also make rural areas…
Citizen perspectives on built, policy, and social environment changes aimed at healthy eating and active living
September 18, 2024
Abstract Although evidence on the effectiveness of built, policy, and social environments interventions is growing, there are more limited data regarding their acceptability among citizens. We…
2023 - 2024 Research Scans
August 21, 2024
These monthly Research Scans highlights recent environmental health publications by topic and provides easy access to article abstracts and report summaries to support public health professionals,…
Scoping the public health response to drought
August 28, 2024
Abstract Climate-driven changes in annual maximum temperatures, precipitation patterns, snow accumulation, and glacier loss have elevated the risk of drought across Canada. Although drought…
Healthy built environment
August 14, 2024
Aspects of the built environment, including man-made and natural features, impact human health directly and indirectly through air quality, traffic injuries, and toxic substances. These aspects can…
Food security and climate change impacts in remote and Indigenous communities in British Columbia
August 14, 2024
Introduction The BC Centre for Disease Control – Prevention and Health Promotion’s Food Security team recently released the findings of the project, Food Costs and Climate Change Impact Stories from…
Fermented foods safety guidance: A new resource for public health practitioners
August 14, 2024
Fermented food safety is a shared challenge for many public health practitioners across Canada. While many of these foods are generally safe, emerging fermentation trends such as the selling of…