White Papers

This page contains white papers reporting on projects conducted by the Centre for Healthy Communities.

 

A Review of Workplace-Led Strategies to Improve Health for Work-From-Home Workers

Organizations have made strides in providing supports beyond occupational health and safety, but interventions on alcohol-related harms are lacking. This white paper, based on a CHC rapid review of workplace-led interventions for employees that work from home, calls for alcohol-use interventions that consider the intersectionalities in workers' lives, as well as changes to workplace culture to eliminate stigma and drinking culture. 

Centre for Healthy Communities. A Review of Workplace-Led Strategies to Improve Health for Work-From-Home Workers [White Paper]. Edmonton: University of Alberta, School of Public Health; 2026. 25p. https://doi.org/10.7939/84128

 

Community-led Interventions to Address Social Isolation Among Older Adults: A Rapid Review

A CHC rapid review on community-level interventions to address social isolation among older adults identified eight types of promising strategies to promote social inclusion, such as arts-based activities, volunteering, and gardening. This white paper presents evidence for these strategies and the possible positive outcomes, as well as practice-based recommendations for ways communities can take action. 

Centre for Healthy Communities. Community-led Interventions to Address Social Isolation Among Older Adults: A Rapid Review [White Paper]. Edmonton: University of Alberta, School of Public Health; 2026. 25p. https://doi.org/10.7939/83915 

 

Outdoor Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Lighting and Human Health: A State of the Evidence Analytic Literature Review

Outdoor light-emitting diode (LED) lighting use is increasing in municipalities to reduce energy consumption, but the evidence base on its potential health impacts is not well understood. A rapid review undertaken in partnership with the City of Edmonton found potential benefits for traffic and public safety and potential risks through disruption of circadian rhythms. More investigation is needed on possible impacts to specific populations that may be differentially affected by or have higher exposure to this type of lighting. 

Centre for Healthy Communities. Outdoor Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Lighting and Human Health: A State of the Evidence Analytic Literature Review [White Paper]. Edmonton: University of Alberta, School of Public Health; 2020. 42p. https://doi.org/10.7939/83938