Dr. Hong Chen

Scientist

Research Focus

Environmental epidemiology
Accountability research causal inference
Environmental exposure assessment

Publications

Chen H, Quick M, Kaufman JS, Chen C, Kwong JC, van Donkelaar A, et al. Impact of lowering fine particulate matter from major emission sources on mortality in Canada: a nationwide causal analysis. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2022;119(49):e2209490119
Chen H, Kaufman JS, Olaniyan T, Pinault L, Tjepkema M, Chen L, et al. Changes in exposure to ambient fine particulate matter due to relocation and long-term survival in Canada: a quasi-experimental study. BMJ. 2021;375:n2368.
Chen H, Kwong JC, Copes R, Tu K, Villeneuve PJ, van Donkelaar A, et al. Living near major roads and the incidence of dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis: a population-based cohort study. Lancet. 2017;389(10070):718-26.

View all publications by Dr. Hong Chen on PubMed.gov

New Initiatives

To evaluate the public health benefits of environmental health policies and programs on air quality, using causal inference methodologies
To determine the public health impacts of emerging environmental risk factors in a changing climate

News

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Epidemiology), McGill University
Master of Science (Management Information Systems), Texas A&M University
Master of Science (Environmental Sciences), University of Akron

Appointments

Research Scientist, Population Studies Division, Health Canada
Senior Adjunct Scientist, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences
Assistant Professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
Adjunct Professor, School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa

Personal statement

"An important benefit of working at PHO is the ability to apply our research, knowledge and expertise at a level that can directly influence policy and practice to improve the health of Ontarians."

Contact

Media

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Updated 22 Oct 2019