Environmental Health

Garden and Health Safety
by Health Canada
More Canadians are discovering the pleasures and rewards of gardening, but the activities involved in creating and maintaining a garden are not without some health hazards. Perhaps due to the long winters, gardening has become an increasingly popular

Halloween Safety
by Health Canada
Halloween is a time of great excitement for children. However it is important to keep in mind all aspects of your child's safety when planning costumes, decorations, treats and activities on the special night itself.

Anopheles Mosquitoes
by CDC
There are approximately 3,500 species of mosquitoes grouped into 41 genera. Human malaria is transmitted only by females of the genus Anopheles. Of the approximately 430 Anopheles species, only 30-40 transmit malaria in nature.

Healthy Lawns
by Health Canada
Canadians take pride in having attractive lawns around their homes and many use lawn care products to maintain them. However, pesticide use for lawn care has become an issue in many communities across Canada, due to an increased awareness

Mold and Dampness: Health Effects
by CDC
Exposure to damp and moldy environments may cause a variety of health effects, or none at all. Some people are sensitive to molds. For these people, molds can cause nasal stuffiness, throat irritation, coughing or wheezing, eye irritation

Keep it Cool in Hot Weather: Advice for Older People Applies to All
by National Institute of Health
Older people are at high risk for developing heat-related illness because the body's ability to respond to summer heat can become less efficient with advancing years. Fortunately, the summer can remain safe and enjoyable if you use sound judgment.

Information On Health and Safety of Everyday Products
by National Institute of Health
What's under your kitchen sink, in your garage, in your bathroom, and on the shelves in your laundry room? Do any of the household products you use pose a potential health risk to you and your family?

Noise Pollution: A Different Environmental Problem
by National Institute of Health
Some 22 million Americans between the ages of 20 and 69 have already permanently damaged their hearing by exposure to loud sounds. And research is finding that an ever-increasing number of young people have the hearing loss typically found in older adults