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The National Collaborating Centres translate existing knowledge to produce and exchange relevant, accessible, and evidence-informed products with researchers, practitioners, and policy makers. These products can take many different forms and formats: presentations, evidence reviews, reports, inventories of resources, annotated bibliographies, fact sheets, summaries, electronic resources, workshops, courses, etc. Discover them by clicking on the following links, or select a specific theme or product using the “keywords” or “Centre” searches.

Household Pets and Zoonoses (University of Guelph Master of Public Health Program), February 2012, NCCEH
Posted on : 4/19/2012. Categorized as : zoonoses
In addition to dogs and cats, the popularity of exotic animals, such as geckos, bearded dragons, and African Dwarf Frogs is increasing; the greatest increase is ownership among children. It is estimated that approximately 75% of emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic. The implications of these two trends are of concern to the public health community. Prepared by the NCCEH, a review was conducted of household pet zoonoses.
Urban Traffic Calming and Road Safety: Effects and Implications for Practice, February 2012, NCCHPP
Posted on : 2/28/2012. Categorized as : Traffic calming
Published by the NCCHPP, this summary is the first in a series of five short documents based on Urban Traffic Calming and Health: A Literature Review.  It briefly presents the effects of traffic calming on the number and severity of collisions.
One Health - A Primer (University of Guelph Master of Public Health Program), January 2012, NCCEH
Posted on : 4/19/2012. Categorized as : environmental health, one health
One Health emphasizes multi-sector, transdisciplinary action across professions to ensure well-being within human, animal, and ecosystem interfaces. This paper will provide an overview of One Health, the evolution of the movement, and the current challenges. Also, this paper will showcase the application of One Health through the Canadian response to West Nile virus.
Effectiveness of Alternative Antimicrobial Agents for Disinfection of Hard Surfaces, January 2012, NCCEH
Posted on : 3/28/2012. Categorized as : disinfection, antimicrobial
This document is intended for public health inspectors and reviews the effectiveness, disinfection potential, and pertinent issues of major types of alternative agents that claim to have antimicrobial properties. Alternative agents that are reviewed include: tea tree oil, thyme oil, electrolyzed water, ozonated water, silver-based products, vinegar (acetic acid), lemon juice (citric acid), baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), and microfibre cloths.
The Use of Health Knowledge by Not-for-profit Organizations: Taking a Look at Their Policy-influencing Practices, January 2012, NCCHPP
Posted on : 2/2/2012. Categorized as : public policy
Produced by the NCCHPP, this document examines the way in which five not-for-profit (NFP) organizations use health knowledge in their efforts to influence public policy related to population health. This document is part of a project exploring issues surrounding relationships between not-for-profit organizations (NFPs) and the public health sector. More specifically, it deals with the way in which NFPs use health knowledge in their practices and the issues that this raises for public health professionals conducting or planning to engage in knowledge exchange processes with these stakeholders.