WorkSafeBC is calling on employers to improve workplace culture as new research indicates that young workers often recognize hazards but hesitate to report

Asbestos is the general term for a group of naturally occurring, fibrous silicate minerals. Asbestos is a known carcinogen (IARC 1).

Background Current literature suggests young outdoor workers experience a higher risk for workplace exposures including elevated risk of sun related health risk...

Background: Cancer is the leading cause of death and has major health and economic impacts on people in Canada. We sought to provide updated estimates of cancer incidence and mortality to highlight pr...

Ionizing radiation consists of particles or rays emitted by natural and artificial radioactive materials, nuclear reactions, and radiation producing machines.

The colorless, odorless gas is a top cause of lung cancer, but it can be abated once detected

Could a lower threshold for radon levels in Canadian homes protect more people from getting lung cancer? Some researchers say Canada is overdue for an evidence-backed rethink in light of emerging rese...

Several studies have synthesised the health impacts of occupational heat exposure, yet previous reviews were limited in scope and only focused on specific diseases, high-risk industries or selected co...

With our 2026-2031 strategic plan, we are committed to leading the way to a future without cancer through research, prevention and support for all Canadians.

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BackgroundYoung workers (≤25 years) face a well-documented increased risk of occupational injury, but little is known about their risk for occupational disease or how it compares to older workers, even though similar factors may contribute to both injuries and hazardous exposures.ObjectiveThe object …

Manitoba is updating its regulations governing the handling of asbestos to protect workers from dangerous exposure to the material, the leading cause of work-place related deaths in the province, the ...

The ban takes particular aim at use of glyphosate in forestry, though it's not clear if it will impact private land.

In this convenience sample, most workplaces presented radon concentrations well below guidelines. However, the surprise expressed by workplace managers and public health officials regarding high concentrations associated with NORM is evidence of a lack of awareness of the dangers of radon in these e …

Nearly one million Canadians are exposed to diesel engine exhaust at work. The general public can also be exposed via indoor and outdoor air.

View our Fall 2025 newsletter, featuring oil sands pollution in Indigenous communities, a CCS grant award, new publications, and more.

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TikTok is flooded with videos promising miracle treatments for autism and cancer, but how many of them are true? Marketplace investigated 200 health videos on the platform and uncovered a troubling tr...

Climate change, driven by global warming and environmental degradation, has far-reaching implications for human health, including its potential role i…

Carcinogens in the News, a digest of news articles, government reports, and academic literature on occupational and environmental carcinogens

CAREX Canada (CARcinogen EXposure) provides knowledge about Canadians’ exposures to known and suspected carcinogens where people live and work.

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What is CAREX Canada? Our mission is to help reduce Canadians’ exposures to carcinogens in with the goal of reducing their risk of cancer.

Advancements in health technologies have enabled the performance of minimally invasive procedures using ionizing radiation for radioscopy and fluorosc…

The Canadian Cancer Society estimates about a quarter of people with lung cancer across the country are non-smokers

The Silica Control Tool (SCT) is a user-friendly, online risk assessment tool that helps protect workers from the dangers of airborne crystalline silica