❓ Hon Giz Watson's question seeks to determine the financial burden of smoking-related diseases on the WA health system. The answer provides an estimate of $52 million for hospitalisations in 2000, acknowledging further unmeasured costs.
AnsweredQoN 827Legislative Council
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What is the cost to the Western Australian health system of smoking-related diseases in this State?
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Answered
27 June 2003
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
17 days
From statistics in 2000, the cost to the Western Australian health system resulting from hospitalisations caused by smoking was estimated to be $52 million. This does not account for other health costs that cannot be easily measured.
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