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Identifying and Addressing the Public Health Risks of Splash Parks

Topics: Recreational Water, Water

Splash parks, also known as splash pads, spray parks, or wet decks, have gained in popularity over the last decade. These interactive parks are artificially created depressions or basins into which...

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Pools, hot tubs, and other treated recreational water venues

Topics: Recreational Water, Water

Public swimming pools, hot tubs, splash parks, wading pools, and other treated recreational water facilities are popular recreational water venues, which are regulated at the provincial or...

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Coastal waters, fresh water and other untreated recreational water venues

Topics: Recreational Water, Water

Recreational water venues such as oceans, lakes, and rivers, attract large numbers of users. Usage is higher in the summer months, although recreational water activities such as swimming, water...

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Health Effects of Oil Spills: Implications for Impacted First Nations Communities

Topics: Aboriginal Environmental Health, Contaminants and Hazards, Chemical Agents

This presentation, delivered at the Centre du savoir sur mesure (CESAM) 1st national symposium, contains a combination of academic research carried out during the Exxon Valdez oil spill as well as a...

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Cyanobacteria in Freshwater

Topics: Contaminants and Hazards, Biological Agents, Drinking Water, Water

What are cyanobacteria? Are cyanoblooms preventable? Who is at risk and how does exposure occur? Is there testing for cyanotoxins?This NCCEH document provides a brief outline of these key questions...

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Going Underground: Electrical Substations and Health

Topics: Contaminants and Hazards, Radiation

Concerned citizens and municipal authorities contacted their public health region about a proposal by an electrical utility company to build an underground electrical substation in an urban area,...

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Cyanobacteria in Freshwater

Topics: Contaminants and Hazards, Biological Agents, Drinking Water, Water

Cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae, are naturally occurring microscopic organisms found in fresh, brackish, or marine water that can form cyanotoxins. These toxins are a serious public...

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Radiofrequency Radiation

Topics: Contaminants and Hazards, Radiation

Radiofrequency (RF) radiation are electromagnetic waves emitted from a variety of common wireless communication devices, including cell phones, cordless (DECT) phones, Wi-Fi computer networks, smart...

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Artificial Turf and Crumb Rubber

Topics: Built Environment, Contaminants and Hazards, Chemical Agents

Modern artificial turf is used indoors and outdoors in a wide variety of settings, including multipurpose recreational and professional sports fields, playgrounds, residential areas, and public...

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Floatation Tanks

Topics: Contaminants and Hazards, Communicable & Infectious Diseases, Drinking Water, Personal Service Establishments, Water

Floatation or float tanks have resurged in popularity since their initial commercialization in the 1970s. These tanks, pods, or chambers are intended to help users achieve certain physical and mental...

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