Air pollution is a leading cause of disease and death worldwide. We see the short-term consequences of air pollution through health effects such as asthma attacks and shortness of breath, but the long-term effects of air pollution can have an even stronger impact on our health. As part of the ComPARe Study, I was responsible…
Tweet Radon is an invisible, colourless and odourless gas that is found naturally in the earth’s crust. It’s diluted by the outdoor air, so we are only exposed to very small amounts of it when we spend time outside. But during the cold winter months when we tend to stay indoors, radon seeping in from…
Upon joining the ComPARe Study, I knew I had been given the opportunity to be a part of something that could have a far-reaching impact on the health of Canadians. From day one, we were constantly reminded of who our research could ultimately benefit – all Canadians. Every scientific word we wrote and graphic we…