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Canadian Network of Toxicology Centres  Conducts environmental and human-health-related research in toxicology (the study of the harmful effects of chemicals on living organisms). Includes participants from the academic, industrial, and government sectors. Source: Canadian Network of Toxicology Centres (CNTC)   Cancer and the environment: what you need to know, what you can do  Provides an overview of substances that cause, or are likely to cause, cancer, and how to lessen the risk of cancer by reducing exposure to these substances. Includes information on how scientists determine if a substance is likely to cause cancer. Link requires PDF reader. Source: National Cancer Institute (NCI) From: International resource Centre de toxicologie du Québec  Provides services in the area of human toxicology, including library and documentation services, technological expertise, and laboratory services. Offers expertise in the areas of clinical, industrial and environmental toxicology and monitors exposure to toxic substances in various groups of the population. Source: Centre de toxicologie du Québec (CTQ) Institut national de santé publique du Québec  Government organization founded to improve the coordination, development and use of expertise in public health. Web site includes access to publications on health issues. Source: Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ) PBDE flame retardants and human health  Describes what polybrominated diphenyl ether flame retardants (PBDEs) are, where can be founded, and their potential human health effects. Explains how to reduce the risks related to PBDE exposure. Source: Health Canada From: It's your health: environment Toxicology: educator's resource guide  Provides a series of lessons on the basic principles of toxicology for secondary-school science programs and other interested parties. Covers topics such as the definition of toxic substances and their effects on human health and the environment. Source: Canadian Network of Toxicology Centres (CNTC)
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