Pollution
Residential wood burning: A major cause of air pollution
In Quebec, an estimated 1,400 premature deaths are caused each year by air pollution linked to wood fires.
The Potential Harmful Effects of Food Packaging
An increasing number of studies show that certain chemical compounds found in food packaging can contaminate food and may cause harmful health effects.
Accumulation of Microplastics in the Brain: A Link to Dementia?
Microplastics accumulate more in the brain than in other organs of the human body, particularly in individuals with dementia.
Harmful effects of plastics on cardiovascular health
According to an Italian study, the presence of plastic particles in carotid artery plaques in patients was associated with a higher risk of death or major cardiovascular events, compared to patients whose plaques did not contain plastic.
Extreme heat and wildfire smoke, a harmful combination for health
Hospitalizations for cardiac and respiratory conditions increased particularly when heatwaves and smog episodes caused by wildfires occurred at the same time.
Noise, a little-known risk factor for cardiovascular disease
Several epidemiological studies report that prolonged exposure to traffic noise is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Harmful health effects of exposure to “Forever Chemicals”
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), nicknamed “Forever Chemicals” because of their very high stability, and which are used in everyday consumer products (e.g., cosmetics, packaging), can have harmful effects on human health.
Phthalates: A component of certain plastics and cosmetic products harmful to human health
A recent study indicates that exposure to phthalates is associated with a significant increase in the risk of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality.
Environmental impacts associated with food production
All the studies unequivocally show that a reduction in environmental damage caused by food production necessarily requires a reduction in the consumption of animal products, in particular those from cattle farming.
The impact of forest fires on human health
From British Columbia to the island of Evia, wildfires are increasingly part of the global landscape. The health impacts of these blazes on global health are unequivocal. Here is an overview of a natural phenomenon exacerbated by climate change.