What research can do: IWH estimate of societal costs helps Ottawa make case for asbestos ban

Institute for Work & Health – The government used the Institute’s study on the cost of illnesses associated with work-related asbestos exposures to inform their regulatory impact analysis statement.

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Occupational Exposure to Diesel and Gasoline Engine Exhausts and the Risk of Kidney Cancer in Canadian Men

Annals of Work Exposures and Health – The objective of this study was to assess the relationship between occupational gasoline and diesel engine exhausts and the risk of kidney cancer in men. Results show that occupational gasoline, and to a lesser extent, diesel exhaust exposure may increase the risk of kidney cancer.

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2018 National Radon Awareness Survey

Health Canada – Health Canada conducted follow-up research to help evaluate and measure the effectiveness of the efforts of the National Radon Program over the last five years.

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