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[ARCHIVED] Intersection between the Built and Social Environments and Older Adults’ Mobility
November 14, 2012
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Daily and hourly exposure to PM2.5 and wildfire smoke and cognitive performance in a brain-training game: A longitudinal study of US adults
July 28, 2022
There is increasing evidence that long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) may adversely impact cognitive performance. Wildfire smoke is one of the largest sources of PM2.5 today…
Assessing environments to support healthy aging and reduce social isolation
February 9, 2022
The population of adults aged 60-plus is growing rapidly around the world, expected to more than double to more than two billion by 2050, and the World Health Organization has declared 2020-2030 the…
Carbon monoxide in long-term care facilities
November 7, 2016
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odourless, colourless, and non-irritating gas that is harmful to humans. As a by-product of incomplete combustion, CO is produced by fuel-burning appliances including…
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…
NCCEH Student Project Award 2015 - I Chhay
July 15, 2015
Role of the built environment on older adults’ physical activity: An evidence reviewI ChhayUniversity of Guelph: Master of Public HealthCanada’s population is aging and chronic diseases are expected…
The role of environmental public health professionals in collaborative foodborne illness outbreak investigations
June 28, 2023
Outbreaks of infectious foodborne diseases continue to affect populations across Canada, with potentially severe impacts on susceptible groups such as children, older adults, immune compromised…
[ARCHIVED] Heat advice: Vulnerable populations
October 1, 2010
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NCCEH Ron de Burger Student Award winners
November 30, 2018
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-…
[ARCHIVED] How efficacious and how practical are personal health protection measures recommended to reduce morbidity and mortality during heat episodes?
February 15, 2008
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