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Little information is available to address considerations specific to the assessment of vulnerability to the health impacts of extreme heat events. This document addresses this need. The stakeholders and assessment steps relevant to the investigation of heat-health vulnerabilities in Canadian...

Recognize heat illnesses and heat sensitive diseases, their key risk factors and treatment priorities.

Heat and especially extreme heat can cause a range of heat-related illnesses and exacerbate certain chronic conditions.

Even though heat-related deaths are preventable, extreme heat events have been associated with sudden, short-term increases in mortality, especially among older adults, those who are chronically ill and socially disadvantaged people. This guidebook informs how to prevent deaths in the community...

Many places in Canada have a high number of extreme heat events, often called heat waves. Extreme heat can put your health at risk, causing illnesses like heat stroke and even death.

Canada has one of the most severe winter climates of any country in the world. Canadians across the country may face severe cold weather conditions that can affect their health. Learn how to adjust to cold conditions so you can enjoy the winter weather.

Learn how airborne allergies can be prevented.

Learn about the symptoms of airborne allergies.

Learn about the types of airborne allergies and what causes them.

Introduction to Health Canada's responsibilities pertaining to human health risk assessment related to the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP). It includes links to Health Canada guidance documents and resources for government and industry.

The Residential Indoor Air Quality Guidelines summarize the health risks of specific indoor pollutants. The guidelines recommend exposure limits for contaminants that affect indoor air quality.

Air contaminants are pollutants that are present in the air and can put your health at risk. Learn about the different indoor air contaminants.

Is The Air Around You Safe? The Air Quality Health Index will help you find out.

Find out how to imporve indoor air quality

Find out if testing indoor air quality is necessary when you think there might be contaminants in the air.

Poor indoor air quality can affect your health. Learn about the causes of poor indoor air quality, such as indoor activities and sources, dampness and poor ventilation.

Smog can cause damage to your heart and lungs, even when you can't see or smell it in the air around you.

Learn about sources of traffic-related air pollution, its health effects and how to minimize your risk.

Find out how indoor air pollution can affect your health, who is at risk for getting sick and what symptoms you may experience because of air pollution.

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a diverse group of chemicals characterized by a high vapour pressure, as they are emitted in the form of a gas from solids or liquids at ordinary room temperatures. They are ubiquitous since they are found in both ambient and indoor air.