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

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Describes trends and data for extreme weather in Ontario
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Updated 15 April 2014

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

Population Health Assessment Report

Cancer Care Ontario and Public Health Ontario have published Environmental Burden of Cancer in Ontario, a report on the impact of environmental carcinogens.

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Updated 5 Aug 2016

 

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Environmental and Occupational Health

eoh@oahpp.ca

Updated 22 Oct 2019
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