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Green space can reduce ADHD symptoms in children
June 5, 2018
In Canada, almost 4 out of 5 of us live in medium or large cities. Surrounded by buildings, concrete, traffic, noise, and pollution all day every day takes a toll on our physical and mental health,…
Health Canada’s new lead guideline and results of an Indigenous Services Canada, FNIHB drinking water sampling survey in children's facilities
March 24, 2022
Health Canada published the revised lead drinking water guideline in 2019. The document included recommendations for sampling protocols to assess lead exposure such as random daytime and fixed…
[ARCHIVED] Minimizing Children’s Non-residential Exposure to Traffic-related Pollution
August 16, 2010
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Cold plunge tanks: Considerations for environmental public health
April 24, 2024
Key Messages Cold water immersion in small pools or vessels constructed from a variety of materials such as stainless steel, plastic, vinyl, fiberglass, or specially treated wood has…
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,…
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…
BCIT Environmental Health Student Presentations 2017
June 29, 2017
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-person or…
Human health risk assessments addressing artificial turf and crumb rubber
March 1, 2022
Public concern regarding the potential toxicological effects of exposure to artificial turf pitches has led to the publication of numerous human health risk assessments (HHRAs) on styrene-butadiene…
Artificial turf: Contributions and limits of health research in decision making
November 13, 2019
Artificial turf continues to elicit public health concern as a potential risk to children’s health, which has prompted research investment to generate better and more comprehensive risk assessments.…
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…