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View article: Recherche et réconciliation : les sables bitumineux et la santé
Recherche et réconciliation : les sables bitumineux et la santé Open
View article: Analysis of Flaring Activity at Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Export Facilities Worldwide
Analysis of Flaring Activity at Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Export Facilities Worldwide Open
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities are booming worldwide to supply gas for the growing energy demand. Flaring, the controlled burning of natural gas, occurs at these facilities during operations ranging from start-up to ongoing …
View article: Research as reconciliation: oil sands and health
Research as reconciliation: oil sands and health Open
View article: Differences in Perceived Future Impacts of Climate Change on the Workforce Among Residents of British Columbia
Differences in Perceived Future Impacts of Climate Change on the Workforce Among Residents of British Columbia Open
Certain industries will bear a disproportionate share of the burden of climate change. Climate change risk perceptions can impact workers’ mental health and well-being; increased climate change risk perceptions are also associated with mor…
View article: Eighteen years of daily PM2.5 predictions (2005–2022) for a region of western Canada: Machine learning and satellite inputs for applications in rural health
Eighteen years of daily PM2.5 predictions (2005–2022) for a region of western Canada: Machine learning and satellite inputs for applications in rural health Open
View article: Evidence-based approaches to managing Canadian oil sands tailing pond waste: tighter regulations and greater transparency are needed
Evidence-based approaches to managing Canadian oil sands tailing pond waste: tighter regulations and greater transparency are needed Open
This version (Version 3) replaces version 2 and addresses the reviewers' comments. The commentary abstract is below: The mining of oil sands in northern Canada has resulted in the production of vast amounts of a waste byproduct called oil …
View article: Rapid review of the impacts of climate change on the health system workforce and implications for action
Rapid review of the impacts of climate change on the health system workforce and implications for action Open
Introduction: The cascading impacts of climate change have significant implications for public health and healthcare delivery globally. This review explores how climate change impacts the health system workforce (both public health and hea…
View article: Correction: The human health effects of unconventional oil and gas development (UOGD): A scoping review of epidemiologic studies
Correction: The human health effects of unconventional oil and gas development (UOGD): A scoping review of epidemiologic studies Open
View article: The human health effects of unconventional oil and gas development (UOGD): A scoping review of epidemiologic studies
The human health effects of unconventional oil and gas development (UOGD): A scoping review of epidemiologic studies Open
Objective Unconventional oil and gas development (UOGD, sometimes termed “fracking” or “hydraulic fracturing”) is an industrial process to extract methane gas and/or oil deposits. Many chemicals used in UOGD have known adverse human health…
View article: Maternal smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of gut microbiome-associated childhood overweight and obesity
Maternal smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of gut microbiome-associated childhood overweight and obesity Open
Childhood obesity is linked to maternal smoking during pregnancy. Gut microbiota may partially mediate this association and could be potential targets for intervention; however, its role is understudied. We included 1,592 infants from the …
View article: Occupational Health Impacts of Climate-Related Emergency Events on Health System Workers in British Columbia
Occupational Health Impacts of Climate-Related Emergency Events on Health System Workers in British Columbia Open
View article: Organophosphate ester flame retardants and plasticizers in house dust and mental health outcomes among Canadian mothers: A nested prospective cohort study in CHILD
Organophosphate ester flame retardants and plasticizers in house dust and mental health outcomes among Canadian mothers: A nested prospective cohort study in CHILD Open
View article: The association of early-life household endotoxin exposure with asthma, recurrent wheeze, and allergic sensitization in Canadian children 3 years of age
The association of early-life household endotoxin exposure with asthma, recurrent wheeze, and allergic sensitization in Canadian children 3 years of age Open
Asthma and allergies are the leading chronic illnesses among children in Canada, causing a significant burden on healthcare systems and negatively impacting the quality of life of children and their families. Currently, the association bet…
View article: Reflections On Climate Action as Therapy: How I Got to The End of My Rope and Climbed Back Up
Reflections On Climate Action as Therapy: How I Got to The End of My Rope and Climbed Back Up Open
The climate emergency demands urgent action to reduce emissions. Meanwhile, people around the world are experiencing the ravages of climate impacts, and all indications are that these impacts will continue to increase. The United Natio…
View article: Exploring the Relationship between Subjective Social Disconnectedness and Climate Change Anxiety
Exploring the Relationship between Subjective Social Disconnectedness and Climate Change Anxiety Open
Climate change is contributing to mental health challenges globally and there is a need to identify pathways that can mitigate these effects. Relational factors that are linked with higher resilience and improved mental health are unde…
View article: Exploring the Relationship between Subjective Social Disconnectedness and Climate Change Anxiety
Exploring the Relationship between Subjective Social Disconnectedness and Climate Change Anxiety Open
Climate change is contributing to mental health challenges globally and there is a need to identify pathways that can mitigate these effects. Relational factors that are linked with higher resilience and improved mental health are understu…
View article: Exploring the Relationship between Subjective Social Disconnectedness and Climate Change Anxiety
Exploring the Relationship between Subjective Social Disconnectedness and Climate Change Anxiety Open
Climate change is contributing to mental health challenges globally and there is a need to identify pathways that can mitigate these effects. Relational factors that are linked with higher resilience and improved mental health are understu…
View article: Exploring the Relationship between Subjective Social Disconnectedness and Climate Change Anxiety
Exploring the Relationship between Subjective Social Disconnectedness and Climate Change Anxiety Open
Climate change is contributing to mental health challenges globally and there is a need to identify pathways that can mitigate these effects. Relational factors that are linked with higher resilience and improved mental health are understu…
View article: Di-(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP) in House Dust in Canadian Homes: Behaviors and Associations with Housing Characteristics and Consumer Products
Di-(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP) in House Dust in Canadian Homes: Behaviors and Associations with Housing Characteristics and Consumer Products Open
Background. Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), which is ubiquitous in indoor environments, was the predominant phthalate measured in house dust in the Canadian CHILD Cohort and was found to be associated with a large increased risk of chi…
View article: Canada needs a funding institute focused on environments, health, and societal well-being research
Canada needs a funding institute focused on environments, health, and societal well-being research Open
View article: Natural Green Spaces, Sensitization to Allergens, and the Role of Gut Microbiota during Infancy
Natural Green Spaces, Sensitization to Allergens, and the Role of Gut Microbiota during Infancy Open
Our findings highlight the importance of preserving natural green space in urban settings to prevent sensitization to environmental allergens and promote early-life gut microbiota pathways to this health benefit. These findings support a m…
View article: On the possibility of decolonising planetary health: exploring new geographies for collaboration
On the possibility of decolonising planetary health: exploring new geographies for collaboration Open
Summary: Decolonial planetary health aspires to centre the diversity and importance of Indigenous thought and stewardship. In this Viewpoint, we explore research in planetary health across holistic worldviews and western scientific approac…
View article: Individual physical activity, neighbourhood active living environment and mental illness hospitalisation among adults with cardiometabolic disease: a Canadian population-based cohort analysis
Individual physical activity, neighbourhood active living environment and mental illness hospitalisation among adults with cardiometabolic disease: a Canadian population-based cohort analysis Open
Objectives This population-based observational study explores the associations between individual-level and neighbourhood-level indices of active living with inpatient mental healthcare use among adults with an underlying chronic cardiomet…
View article: Mapping and Quantifying Anthropogenic Disturbances on the Landscape
Mapping and Quantifying Anthropogenic Disturbances on the Landscape Open
View article: GlobeCorr: interactive globe-based visualization for correlation datasets
GlobeCorr: interactive globe-based visualization for correlation datasets Open
Motivation Increasingly complex omics datasets are being generated, along with associated diverse categories of metadata (environmental, clinical, etc.). Looking at the correlation between these variables can be critical to identify potent…
View article: The role of neighbourhood environments in hospitalization risk for diabetes and related conditions: A population-based cohort analysis by remoteness and deprivation indices
The role of neighbourhood environments in hospitalization risk for diabetes and related conditions: A population-based cohort analysis by remoteness and deprivation indices Open
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in adults is increasing in Canada and worldwide, due to population aging as well as various social, environmental, and genetic factors. The objective of this study was to examine different individual and…
View article: Where are the ecological determinants of health?
Where are the ecological determinants of health? Open
View article: Cumulative Impacts of Diverse Land Uses in British Columbia, Canada: Application of the “EnviroScreen” Method
Cumulative Impacts of Diverse Land Uses in British Columbia, Canada: Application of the “EnviroScreen” Method Open
(1) Objectives: Cumulative impacts refer to the legacies of land use decisions on environmental, community and health values. New integrative impact assessment tools are required to assess cumulative impacts on diverse values to meet susta…
View article: Early Life Antimicrobial Exposure: Impact on Clostridioides difficile Colonization in Infants
Early Life Antimicrobial Exposure: Impact on Clostridioides difficile Colonization in Infants Open
The relationship between antibiotic use and Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) has been well established in adults and older children but remains unclear and is yet to be fully examined in infant populations. This study aimed to deter…
View article: Associations between extreme precipitation, drinking water, and protozoan acute gastrointestinal illnesses in four North American Great Lakes cities (2009–2014)
Associations between extreme precipitation, drinking water, and protozoan acute gastrointestinal illnesses in four North American Great Lakes cities (2009–2014) Open
Climate change is already impacting the North American Great Lakes ecosystem and understanding the relationship between climate events and public health, such as waterborne acute gastrointestinal illnesses (AGIs), can help inform needed ad…