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Healthy Environments

Our environment is a combination of physical, chemical or biological factors around us that can affect our health. This includes air pollution, the built environment, noise and our climate. By addressing modifiable environmental factors, we can reduce the risk of chronic diseases and injuries and enhance child development and mental health. We assess how environmental factors can improve or worsen health and provide guidance on promoting healthy environments.

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Evidence Synthesis

Explore resources that may support the development of public health surveillance of climate change impacts on the health of populations in Ontario.

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Published 15 Aug 2024

Evidence Brief

Summarizes available evidence on the features of environments (or changes to environments) that help to reduce risk factors for type 2 diabetes (T2D).

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Published 13 Nov 2023

Evidence Brief

Assesses the health risks and associated risk reduction from backyard chickens.

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Updated 21 Sep 2023

Environmental Scan

This scan describes heat alert and response systems, interventions and thresholds in Ontario and comparable jurisdictions.

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Published 4 Aug 2023

Rapid Review

Examine interventions that aim to prevent, mitigate or respond to heat-related harms among people at elevated risk of adverse health impacts during heat events.

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Published 4 Aug 2023

Infographic

Infographic on traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) and its associated health impacts.
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Updated 28 March 2016

 

Event

PHO Rounds: Toxigenic C. Diphtheriae in a Donkey: Implications for Zoonotic Disease Transmission and One Health Approach

Enhanced disease surveillance, along with clearer protocols for reporting and information sharing across sectors, is essential to reduce the risk of future zoonotic outbreaks and protect public health.

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Environmental and Occupational Health

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Updated 15 Aug 2024
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