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Air Quality

The air that we breathe can have a major impact on our health. Air pollution can lead to cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and lung cancer. We conduct research and provide scientific and technical advice on air pollution, including: indoor air quality, traffic-related air pollution, radon and more.

Wildfires

Resources and links related to wildfire smoke exposure, including information on health impacts, common risk messaging, respirator efficacy, and future research needs.

Featured

Population Health Assessment Report

Describes the impact of environmental carcinogens by calculating, for the first time, the annual environmental burden of cancer in Ontario. 
4.8 MB
Updated 5 Aug 2016

Infographic

Infographic on traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) and its associated health impacts.
1022 KB
Updated 28 March 2016

Evidence Brief

Reviews the potential risk of humidifier use in health care settings.
388 KB
Updated 5 April 2017

Infographic

Infographic on radon, a naturally occuring radioactive gas found in soil, water and outdoor air which can enter buildings and accumulate in indoor air.
6.2 MB
Updated 15 April 2014

 

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 22 Oct 2019
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