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Webinar: Attributable fractions for cancer: approaches and insights

Many cancers are caused by environmental factors for which exposure can be modified. To develop strategies for preventing cancer, one needs to know how much of the burden of cancer is due to modifiable factors.

This talk will focus on the underlying methods for estimating the attributable fractions of cancer, before describing the national effort to estimate those fractions in Australia.

Report for Policymakers : The Impact of Air Pollution on Human Health in the Three Air Pollution Priority Areas in South Africa

Introduction

This report presents the results of an in-depth epidemiological study conducted across the Highveld Priority Area (HPA), the Vaal Triangle Priority Area (VTPA), and the Waterberg-Bojanala Priority Area (WBPA) in South Africa, focusing on the association between ambient air pollution and mortality. By integrating data from 2005 to 2020, stratified by district, pollutant, and season, this study aims to provide robust, policy-relevant insights into the public health impacts of pollutants such as PM10 and SO2.

The Impact of Air Pollution on Human Health in the Three Air Pollution Priority Areas in South Africa

Executive Summary

This report presents the results of an in-depth epidemiological study conducted across the Highveld Priority Area (HPA), the Vaal Triangle Priority Area (VTPA), and the Waterberg-Bojanala Priority Area (WBPA) in South Africa, focusing on the association between ambient air pollution and mortality. The analysis leverages advanced time-series and case-crossover modelling, particularly the Distributed Lag Conditional Case-Crossover (DL-CCO) model, across weekly aggregated mortality data.

The Impact of Air Pollution on Human Health in the Three Air Pollution Priority Areas in South Africa

Executive Summary

This policy brief synthesises key findings from the South African Medical Research Council’s multi-site epidemiological study, supported by the Clean Air Fund. It highlights the urgent health risks of air pollution in South Africa’s Priority Areas (Highveld, Vaal Triangle, and Waterberg-Bojanala) and outlines actionable recommendations for policy and practice.

Stay Safe when Working in the Heat - Heatwave Safety for Outdoor Workers in South Africa

Hot weather increases the risk of  heat-related illness for people who work outside. Construction workers, landscapers, farmers, road crews, delivery workers, utility workers, and others who do hard physical work outdoors are especially vulnerable when it’s hot. This flyer explains how to protect your health during hot weather and heatwaves.

View the complete Stay Safe when Working in the Heat - Heatwave Safety for Outdoor Workers in South Africa Leaflet

Stay Safe in Extreme Heat - Information for People with Physical and Mental Challenges

Very hot weather can be especially dangerous for people living with physical disabilities, chronic illnesses, or mental  health conditions. Some conditions and medications make it harder for the body to cool down or recognise heat stress.  Planning ahead and taking simple steps  can prevent serious illness and save lives.

View the complete Stay Safe in Extreme Heat - Information for People with Physical and Mental Challenges Leaflet

Heatwave Safety for Expectant and New Mothers in South Africa

South Africa is increasingly experiencing extreme heat and heatwaves, especially during spring and summer months.

High temperatures aren’t just uncomfortable — they can pose real health risks to pregnant women and new mothers, including dehydration, heat exhaustion, and impacts on pregnancy outcomes like preterm birth or low birth weight.

Pregnancy makes it harder for your body to cool down and increases your risk of heat-related illness compared with people who are not pregnant. This is why simple, proactive steps can make a big difference.

Webinar: The Just Energy Transition in Practice: Energy Poverty, Economic Drivers, Health Impacts, and Policy Challenges

Roula Inglesi-Lotz is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Pretoria and currently holds a Bilateral SARChI Chair in Just Energy Transitions. She obtained a PhD in Economics from the University of Pretoria. Her research and teaching focus on energy economics, environmental economics, and macroeconomics.

Heat-Related Health Risks and Responses of G20 Countries

A report synthesizing the evidence ahead of the South Africa G20 Side Event:

Accelerating climate resilient development through science-driven action to reduce heat vulnerability as part of the Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group Meeting

PLANET4HEALTH for World Environmental Health Day 2025

PLANET4HEALTH (P4H) for World Environmental Health Day (WEHD) 2025

A Multisectoral Approach to Adaptation & Mitigation of Adverse Effects of Vector-Borne Diseases, Environmental Pollution and Climate Change on Planetary Health.

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