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[ARCHIVED] An Evaluation of Interventions Designed to Reduce Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure
April 9, 2008
[This content has been archived. We archive content that is dated 10 years or older or content with rapidly evolving evidence or guidance that is now out of date (e.g., COVID-19). If you have…
Growing Cannabis Safely at Home
October 2, 2019
As of 2018, it became legal for Canadians to grow up to 4 cannabis plants per household. Having cannabis plants in a home poses risks but there are ways to grow more safely. Children, pets, and even…
[ARCHIVED] Tanning and Skin Cancer: A Brief Review
August 18, 2010
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Designing sun safety: Shade Lookbook
July 31, 2024
Abstract Outdoor play is critical to healthy child development, but with more frequent extreme temperatures and heat events, climate change is negatively impacting children outdoor play…
Benzene contamination in sunscreen: Not worth getting burned
July 20, 2022
Unprotected exposure to solar radiation is a major cause of skin cancer. Approximately 80-90% of skin cancers are believed to be attributable to skin damage from solar…
COVID-19 in indoor environments — Air and surface disinfection measures
July 29, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the closure of workplaces, public facilities, retail and commercial spaces, entertainment venues, and other indoor spaces where groups of people congregate. As cities…
Health effects of large LED screens on local residents
January 1, 2013
In 2011, three high-definition outdoor LED video billboards were erected around a city sports stadium. The residents of the surrounding community are exposed to the lighted images of these screens…
Two approaches, one shared learning journey to support climate-health adaptation planning
June 11, 2021
Adapting to a changing climate Canada’s climate is changing. On average, Canada is warming at about twice the global rate, with the north warming even more. Public health authorities have a…
Growing at home: Health and safety concerns for personal cannabis cultivation
March 20, 2018
Personal cultivation as described by the proposed Cannabis Act (2017) will permit adults to cultivate up to four cannabis plants per household. This provision is intended to both …
Growing at home: Health and safety concerns for personal cannabis cultivation
March 19, 2019
This presentation is based on an NCCEH Evidence Review titled Growing at home: Health and safety concerns for personal cannabis cultivation, which you can access here. A two page…