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Evacuation during wildfires and public health – results from a pilot study and literature review
May 9, 2024
Abstract The presentation addresses a study and an in-depth literature review aimed at identifying the most critical moments to minimize health impacts during a wildfire evacuation. To this end,…
2023 - 2024 Research Scans
April 24, 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,…
Avian influenza A(H5N1) in dairy farms: An update on public health and food safety concerns
April 19, 2024
Since 2020, a global outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) has caused widespread infection of poultry and wild bird populations, with spillover into wild and domestic mammals.…
Public health communication competencies to support workforce transformation
March 27, 2024
Abstract Communication is essential to every position in public health, including environmental public health practitioners. The constantly evolving information environment and the complexity of…
Environmental journalism: The good, the bad, the future – and why you are essential
April 11, 2024
Abstract Progress is never a result of scientific advancement alone: It requires other forces – and one of the most essential is an informed public. Journalism remains one of the best avenues for…
The Right to a Healthy Environment: Becoming law in Canada and the imperative of environments and health research
March 20, 2024
The right to a healthy environment is recognized in law by more than 80% of the United Nations Member States. In June 2023, amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) that relate…
Avian influenza A(H5N1) and the continuing outbreak
July 12, 2023
Key Messages The outbreak of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) caused by A(H5N1) that began in late 2021 has persisted through to 2023, and has shown unprecedented spread…
Environmental health surveys
January 25, 2024
Thank you to everyone who completed the NCCEH surveys. The winners for the gift cards will be drawn and winners contacted by February 20th, 2024. If you have any additional comments regarding Food…
Human biomonitoring of environmental chemicals: Current use and future directions
January 25, 2024
Abstract Chemicals are everywhere – in air, soil, water, products and food – and can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact. Human biomonitoring evaluates the actual levels…
One Health Approach to Risk Assessment (OHARA)
December 6, 2023
Abstract Canada needs the capability for early detection, understanding and action to address One Health threats and reduce their potential wide-reaching impact. To fill this need, the Public Health…