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Camping Safety Tips
Plan ahead before a camping trip. Be prepared to treat injuries and allergies!
Canada - A Minimal BSE Risk Country
Canada can justifiably be considered as a minimal risk country for BSE based on the primary criteria that there has been less than one in a million cases of BSE in each of the last four consecutive 12-month periods within the cattle population over 24 months of age.
Canadian Health Portal - Environmental Health
Addressing air quality, water quality, soil contamination affecting food supply, toxic management, use of pesticides and radiation-emitting devices, as well as a wide range of workplace health and safety issues.
Environmental and Workplace Health
Addressing air quality, water quality, soil contamination affecting food supply, toxic management, use of pesticides and radiation-emitting devices, as well as a wide range of workplace health and safety issues.
Health Policy Research Bulletin - Health and the Environment - Critical Pathways
This issue explores the range of research and evidence required to effectively assess and manage environmental health risks.
Mercury and the Environment
Facts about mercury, its properties, and the impact it has on the environment and human health.
Pesticide use in and around the home
When proper precautions are followed, registered pest control products can be used without posing a significant risk to health or the environment.
Radiation Protection Bureau
Find information about a program responsible for the investigation, communication and reduction of health risks to Canadians from exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
Safe Environments Programme
Information about environmental health issues such as radiation, contaminants, health sciences, and health impacts.
West Nile Virus
The risk of illness from West Nile virus is low, and the risk of serious health effects is even lower, but it's important to know the symptoms of illness related to infection and how to minimize your risk.