Health Partners Links

Environment Canada works closely with it's federal partner Health Canada to help reduce the risk of Canadians to weather related health issues, such as UV radiation. Health Canada provides key information to Canadians about:

• The health effects of UV radiation
• Protecting yourself and your family from the harmful effects of UV radiaion,
• Sun awareness programs for schools and daycares, and
• Types of skin cancer and preventing skin cancer.

Information from Health Canada is provided in both official languages.

Other Health Partners Include:

The World Health Organization - Information is provided in English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish. The World Health Organization (WHO) provides information on UV rays, ozone depletion, sun safety, tanning beds and WHO programs.

The Canadian Cancer Society - Provides a handy on-line application that will allow you to find your local forecast UV Index with just a couple of clicks! The Canadian Cancer Society uses Environment Canada's data to provide you with this service. Their web site also provides information about UV rays, sun safety, Vitamin D, and indoor tanning. Information on this web site is provided in both official languages.

The Canadian Dermatology Association has a sun awareness program for the prevention of skin cancer. Information is provided in both official languages.

A call to your local public health agency can get you answers to your sun safety questions and advice on health concerns for you and your family. You can find a listing for your local public health agency in your local telephone directory or on the Internet.