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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,…
Indoor environmental quality of sustainable building designs and occupant health
April 30, 2020
The 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 online…
[ARCHIVED] A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Childhood Leukemia and Parental Occupational Pesticide Exposure
October 13, 2009
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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.…
[ARCHIVED] Recommendations for safe re-occupancy of marijuana grow operations
February 24, 2009
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Lowering workplace and community risks through proactive engagement with the cannabis industry
December 13, 2022
Since legalization in 2019, the cannabis industry has rapidly developed new cultivation, processing, extraction, and retail facilities to serve the Canadian market. Although the public is often…
Rapid Review: What is the effectiveness of public health interventions on reducing the direct and indirect health impacts of wildfires?
October 31, 2023
Executive Summary Background Exposure to wildfires and their smoke has a well-established impact on the health of populations, from direct physical and mental health implications to more indirect…
Protecting the health of Canadians and Canadian workers on our warming planet
July 29, 2021
Canada is entering unchartered territory as it regularly experiences record high temperatures. It is predicted that this trend will continue and periods of extreme heat in Canada will be more…
Public health and public libraries in partnership to promote healthy indoor air quality
September 14, 2022
A key issue during the COVID-19 pandemic was the critical importance of ventilation in preventing transmission. In Canada, building codes prioritize air tightness and energy efficiency over…
Housing, health and the Aboriginal Peoples of Canada
May 27, 2015
Joint NCCEH/NCCAH Workshop at Canadian Public Health Association Public Health 2015 in Vancouver Successes and challenges in mitigation of radon in urban Aboriginal housing, Prince George, BC Leo…