Announcements
Sun Exposure in Outdoor Workers Project looking for participants in Alberta
The Sun Exposure in Outdoor Workers Project is looking for workplaces with outdoor workers to participate in a new study led by CAREX Canada’s co-Principal Investigator Dr. Cheryl Peters.
Radon in schools: A summary of testing efforts across Canada
Testing is the only way to know if radon levels are elevated and remediation is required. Given that children and staff spend a considerable amount of time indoors in schools – where radon levels can build up over time – the CAREX Canada team sought to investigate radon testing in schools across Canada.
New eRISK Online tool on environmental exposures now available
CAREX Canada’s newest tool, eRISK Online, is now available. This interactive tool allows users to explore the cancer risk associated with exposures to known and suspected carcinogens in the environment.
Carcinogens in the News
Carcinogens in the News is a monthly digest of media articles, government reports, and academic literature related to the carcinogens we’ve classified as important for surveillance in Canada.
The impact of night shift work on breast cancer: Results from the Burden of Occupational Cancer in Canada Study
American Journal of Industrial Medicine – The objective of this study was to estimate the burden of breast cancer due to shift work among Canadian women. The study authors found that 470 to 1200 incident breast cancer cases in 2011 were likely due to shift work, of which 38% would have been diagnosed among women in health‐related occupations.
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Solar ultraviolet radiation exposure among outdoor workers in three Canadian provinces
Annals of Work Exposure and Health – Solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure places outdoor workers at risk of skin cancer and exposure is difficult to control. In response, the Sun Safety at Work Canada (SSAWC) project was undertaken (2014–2016). The purpose of this substudy was to characterize the UVR exposure levels of outdoor workers in the SSAWC project.
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New Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control released
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer – The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC) has released their Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control. The Strategy is a 10-year roadmap that focuses on long-term, sustainable impact in cancer control and improving equity in the cancer system, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis priorities.
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e-Bulletin
The CAREX Canada e-Bulletin is a biannual summary of the project news. This includes details on upcoming webinars, new publications, updates to estimates and tools, and more.
Spring 2019 e-Bulletin
IN THIS ISSUE
Spotlight on CAREX news – CAREX Canada launches new website
Recent publications – New burden of cancer results now available, Sun Safety at Work Canada project results and new sun research in Alberta
Partner update – Expanding CAREX through international collaborations
Communications update – Two occupational disease websites launched
Other updates – New Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control released
Fall 2018 e-Bulletin
IN THIS ISSUE
Spotlight on radon – School testing increases in Canada, CELA publishes law and policy scan
Additions to the CAREX team – Welcome Chantal
Updating resources – New profile developed for carbon nanotubes, summaries for emerging issues
Communications update – Asbestos ban established in Canada
Recent publications – ON-DECK study results on occupational exposure and kidney cancer
May 2018 e-Bulletin
IN THIS ISSUE
Spotlight on diesel engine exhaust – Upcoming webinar and burden of workplace cancer
Team news – Renewal and new appointment
Updating resources – Updated occupational estimates for silica and shiftwork, new profile for furan
Partner update – Comic on cancer education for First Nations youth
Communications update – Canadian Air Pollutant Inventory, economic burden of workplace sun exposure
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