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Recognizing the health impacts of the natural and human-made surroundings in which we live, work, and play.

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Artificial Turf and Crumb Rubber

Topics: Artificial Turf, Built Environment, Chemical Agents, Contaminants and Hazards
Modern artificial turf is used indoors and outdoors in a wide variety of settings, including multipurpose recreational and professional sports fields, playgrounds, residential areas, and public…
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Building Shutdown and Re-opening during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Topics: Built Environment, Contaminants and Hazards, COVID-19, Indoor Air, Infectious Diseases, Legionella, Mould
[Last Updated: Feb 11, 2021] During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it may be necessary to periodically close public buildings and facilities, followed by re-opening when safe again. Periods of low…
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Environmental Health Resources for the COVID-19 Pandemic

Topics: Built Environment, Contaminants and Hazards, COVID-19, Infectious Diseases
The transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, occurs primarily via direct contact with or respiratory droplets from an infected person. However, there is evidence to suggest that…
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Intervention Strategies to Reduce Residential Pesticide Exposures

Topics: Built Environment, Contaminants and Hazards, Chemical Agents, Pest Control
American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo '09
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Inuit and Metis radon research across the country

Topics: Built Environment, Indigenous Environmental Health, Radiation, Radon
Radon, an odorless, colourless, radioactive gas, is an established carcinogen and the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers. Radon poses a health risk for indoor environments, particularly in…
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Legionella

Topics: Built Environment, Contaminants and Hazards, Drinking Water, Indoor Air, Infectious Diseases, Legionella, Recreational Water, Water
[Last Updated: Feb 24, 2021] Legionella bacteria are opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens (OPPP) that can cause illnesses collectively referred to as legionellosis. Legionellosis includes…
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NCCEH Ron de Burger Student Award Winners

Topics: Built Environment, Chemical Agents, Contaminants and Hazards
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…
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Public Health Surveillance of Housing Conditions: Recent Data From Montreal and Thoughts on Improving Impacts on Policy

Topics: Built Environment, Practices and Procedures, Surveillance
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…
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Wind Turbines and Environmental Assessment

Topics: Built Environment, Contaminants and Hazards, Physical Agents
Western Medical Officers of Health Meeting June 2009; previous versions presented at Atlantic Medical Officers of Health Meeting May 2009 and CIPHI (NS/PE Branch) 2009 Annual Educational Session
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