❓ Details the establishment, purpose, membership, and activities of the Health Research Working Group (HRWG) concerning air quality and health in Western Australia, including a study on air pollution's impact on mortality and hospitalisations.
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(2) The HRWG was established to provide informed and competent advice on air quality and health effects, and to guide the development of a list of research priorities for investigating the potential impact of air quality on the health of Western Australians. The HRWG was not established to undertake research, nevertheless it has overseen a study on the association between daily air pollution levels and mortality and hospitalisations. (3) No reports have yet been published, however the study on mortality and hospitalisations has been subjected to peer review and is currently being revised based on the reviewer's comments. (4) The report will be made public once it has been revised and subjected to international peer review. (5) The HRWG is comprised of the following individuals. The term of membership has not been specified. Membership of the HRWG was by invitation of experts identified through their contributions to the Select Committee process, by Health Department nomination, and by recommendations from organisations such as the AMA and Asthma Foundation. The Working Group identified other organisations, such as the General Practice Divisions of WA, and experts whom it felt could provide appropriate input to the group's deliberations. A/Prof J Spickett School Public Health, Curtin University Prof T Lyons Division Science & Engineering, Murdoch University Prof Lou Landau Dean Medicine & Dentistry, UWA Dr Nick de Klerk TVW Childrens Institute A/Prof Frank Murray Environmental Science, Murdoch University Dr Jim Codde Epidemiological & Analytical Services, Health WA Ms Cobie Rudd GP Divisions of WA Mr Mark Feldwick Health WA Dr Andrea Hinwood DEP Ms Jane Heyworth Dept Public Health, UWA (6) The group meets on a needs basis, typically 2 to 3 times a year.
(3) No reports have yet been published, however the study on mortality and hospitalisations has been subjected to peer review and is currently being revised based on the reviewer's comments. (4) The report will be made public once it has been revised and subjected to international peer review. (5) The HRWG is comprised of the following individuals. The term of membership has not been specified. Membership of the HRWG was by invitation of experts identified through their contributions to the Select Committee process, by Health Department nomination, and by recommendations from organisations such as the AMA and Asthma Foundation. The Working Group identified other organisations, such as the General Practice Divisions of WA, and experts whom it felt could provide appropriate input to the group's deliberations. A/Prof J Spickett School Public Health, Curtin University Prof T Lyons Division Science & Engineering, Murdoch University Prof Lou Landau Dean Medicine & Dentistry, UWA Dr Nick de Klerk TVW Childrens Institute A/Prof Frank Murray Environmental Science, Murdoch University Dr Jim Codde Epidemiological & Analytical Services, Health WA Ms Cobie Rudd GP Divisions of WA Mr Mark Feldwick Health WA Dr Andrea Hinwood DEP Ms Jane Heyworth Dept Public Health, UWA (6) The group meets on a needs basis, typically 2 to 3 times a year.
(4) The report will be made public once it has been revised and subjected to international peer review. (5) The HRWG is comprised of the following individuals. The term of membership has not been specified. Membership of the HRWG was by invitation of experts identified through their contributions to the Select Committee process, by Health Department nomination, and by recommendations from organisations such as the AMA and Asthma Foundation. The Working Group identified other organisations, such as the General Practice Divisions of WA, and experts whom it felt could provide appropriate input to the group's deliberations. A/Prof J Spickett School Public Health, Curtin University Prof T Lyons Division Science & Engineering, Murdoch University Prof Lou Landau Dean Medicine & Dentistry, UWA Dr Nick de Klerk TVW Childrens Institute A/Prof Frank Murray Environmental Science, Murdoch University Dr Jim Codde Epidemiological & Analytical Services, Health WA Ms Cobie Rudd GP Divisions of WA Mr Mark Feldwick Health WA Dr Andrea Hinwood DEP Ms Jane Heyworth Dept Public Health, UWA (6) The group meets on a needs basis, typically 2 to 3 times a year.
(5) The HRWG is comprised of the following individuals. The term of membership has not been specified. Membership of the HRWG was by invitation of experts identified through their contributions to the Select Committee process, by Health Department nomination, and by recommendations from organisations such as the AMA and Asthma Foundation. The Working Group identified other organisations, such as the General Practice Divisions of WA, and experts whom it felt could provide appropriate input to the group's deliberations. A/Prof J Spickett School Public Health, Curtin University Prof T Lyons Division Science & Engineering, Murdoch University Prof Lou Landau Dean Medicine & Dentistry, UWA Dr Nick de Klerk TVW Childrens Institute A/Prof Frank Murray Environmental Science, Murdoch University Dr Jim Codde Epidemiological & Analytical Services, Health WA Ms Cobie Rudd GP Divisions of WA Mr Mark Feldwick Health WA Dr Andrea Hinwood DEP Ms Jane Heyworth Dept Public Health, UWA (6) The group meets on a needs basis, typically 2 to 3 times a year.
A/Prof J Spickett School Public Health, Curtin University Prof T Lyons Division Science & Engineering, Murdoch University Prof Lou Landau Dean Medicine & Dentistry, UWA Dr Nick de Klerk TVW Childrens Institute A/Prof Frank Murray Environmental Science, Murdoch University Dr Jim Codde Epidemiological & Analytical Services, Health WA Ms Cobie Rudd GP Divisions of WA Mr Mark Feldwick Health WA Dr Andrea Hinwood DEP Ms Jane Heyworth Dept Public Health, UWA (6) The group meets on a needs basis, typically 2 to 3 times a year.
(6) The group meets on a needs basis, typically 2 to 3 times a year.
(3) No reports have yet been published, however the study on mortality and hospitalisations has been subjected to peer review and is currently being revised based on the reviewer's comments. (4) The report will be made public once it has been revised and subjected to international peer review. (5) The HRWG is comprised of the following individuals. The term of membership has not been specified. Membership of the HRWG was by invitation of experts identified through their contributions to the Select Committee process, by Health Department nomination, and by recommendations from organisations such as the AMA and Asthma Foundation. The Working Group identified other organisations, such as the General Practice Divisions of WA, and experts whom it felt could provide appropriate input to the group's deliberations. A/Prof J Spickett School Public Health, Curtin University Prof T Lyons Division Science & Engineering, Murdoch University Prof Lou Landau Dean Medicine & Dentistry, UWA Dr Nick de Klerk TVW Childrens Institute A/Prof Frank Murray Environmental Science, Murdoch University Dr Jim Codde Epidemiological & Analytical Services, Health WA Ms Cobie Rudd GP Divisions of WA Mr Mark Feldwick Health WA Dr Andrea Hinwood DEP Ms Jane Heyworth Dept Public Health, UWA (6) The group meets on a needs basis, typically 2 to 3 times a year.
(4) The report will be made public once it has been revised and subjected to international peer review. (5) The HRWG is comprised of the following individuals. The term of membership has not been specified. Membership of the HRWG was by invitation of experts identified through their contributions to the Select Committee process, by Health Department nomination, and by recommendations from organisations such as the AMA and Asthma Foundation. The Working Group identified other organisations, such as the General Practice Divisions of WA, and experts whom it felt could provide appropriate input to the group's deliberations. A/Prof J Spickett School Public Health, Curtin University Prof T Lyons Division Science & Engineering, Murdoch University Prof Lou Landau Dean Medicine & Dentistry, UWA Dr Nick de Klerk TVW Childrens Institute A/Prof Frank Murray Environmental Science, Murdoch University Dr Jim Codde Epidemiological & Analytical Services, Health WA Ms Cobie Rudd GP Divisions of WA Mr Mark Feldwick Health WA Dr Andrea Hinwood DEP Ms Jane Heyworth Dept Public Health, UWA (6) The group meets on a needs basis, typically 2 to 3 times a year.
(5) The HRWG is comprised of the following individuals. The term of membership has not been specified. Membership of the HRWG was by invitation of experts identified through their contributions to the Select Committee process, by Health Department nomination, and by recommendations from organisations such as the AMA and Asthma Foundation. The Working Group identified other organisations, such as the General Practice Divisions of WA, and experts whom it felt could provide appropriate input to the group's deliberations. A/Prof J Spickett School Public Health, Curtin University Prof T Lyons Division Science & Engineering, Murdoch University Prof Lou Landau Dean Medicine & Dentistry, UWA Dr Nick de Klerk TVW Childrens Institute A/Prof Frank Murray Environmental Science, Murdoch University Dr Jim Codde Epidemiological & Analytical Services, Health WA Ms Cobie Rudd GP Divisions of WA Mr Mark Feldwick Health WA Dr Andrea Hinwood DEP Ms Jane Heyworth Dept Public Health, UWA (6) The group meets on a needs basis, typically 2 to 3 times a year.
A/Prof J Spickett School Public Health, Curtin University Prof T Lyons Division Science & Engineering, Murdoch University Prof Lou Landau Dean Medicine & Dentistry, UWA Dr Nick de Klerk TVW Childrens Institute A/Prof Frank Murray Environmental Science, Murdoch University Dr Jim Codde Epidemiological & Analytical Services, Health WA Ms Cobie Rudd GP Divisions of WA Mr Mark Feldwick Health WA Dr Andrea Hinwood DEP Ms Jane Heyworth Dept Public Health, UWA (6) The group meets on a needs basis, typically 2 to 3 times a year.
(6) The group meets on a needs basis, typically 2 to 3 times a year.
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Answered
12 June 2001
Responded by
Minister for Housing representing the Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Response time
21 days
(1) The Health Research Working Group (HRWG) of the Air Quality Co-ordinating Committee was formed on 27 November 1998.
(2) The HRWG was established to provide informed and competent advice on air quality and health effects, and to guide the development of a list of research priorities for investigating the potential impact of air quality on the health of Western Australians. The HRWG was not established to undertake research, nevertheless it has overseen a study on the association between daily air pollution levels and mortality and hospitalisations.
(3) No reports have yet been published, however the study on mortality and hospitalisations has been subjected to peer review and is currently being revised based on the reviewer's comments.
(4) The report will be made public once it has been revised and subjected to international peer review.
(5) The HRWG is comprised of the following individuals. The term of membership has not been specified. Membership of the HRWG was by invitation of experts identified through their contributions to the Select Committee process, by Health Department nomination, and by recommendations from organisations such as the AMA and Asthma Foundation. The Working Group identified other organisations, such as the General Practice Divisions of WA, and experts whom it felt could provide appropriate input to the group's deliberations.
A/Prof J Spickett School Public Health, Curtin University
Prof T Lyons Division Science & Engineering, Murdoch University
Prof Lou Landau Dean Medicine & Dentistry, UWA
Dr Nick de Klerk TVW Childrens Institute
A/Prof Frank Murray Environmental Science, Murdoch University
Dr Jim Codde Epidemiological & Analytical Services, Health WA
Ms Cobie Rudd GP Divisions of WA
Mr Mark Feldwick Health WA
Dr Andrea Hinwood DEP
Ms Jane Heyworth Dept Public Health, UWA
(6) The group meets on a needs basis, typically 2 to 3 times a year.
(2) The HRWG was established to provide informed and competent advice on air quality and health effects, and to guide the development of a list of research priorities for investigating the potential impact of air quality on the health of Western Australians. The HRWG was not established to undertake research, nevertheless it has overseen a study on the association between daily air pollution levels and mortality and hospitalisations.
(3) No reports have yet been published, however the study on mortality and hospitalisations has been subjected to peer review and is currently being revised based on the reviewer's comments.
(4) The report will be made public once it has been revised and subjected to international peer review.
(5) The HRWG is comprised of the following individuals. The term of membership has not been specified. Membership of the HRWG was by invitation of experts identified through their contributions to the Select Committee process, by Health Department nomination, and by recommendations from organisations such as the AMA and Asthma Foundation. The Working Group identified other organisations, such as the General Practice Divisions of WA, and experts whom it felt could provide appropriate input to the group's deliberations.
A/Prof J Spickett School Public Health, Curtin University
Prof T Lyons Division Science & Engineering, Murdoch University
Prof Lou Landau Dean Medicine & Dentistry, UWA
Dr Nick de Klerk TVW Childrens Institute
A/Prof Frank Murray Environmental Science, Murdoch University
Dr Jim Codde Epidemiological & Analytical Services, Health WA
Ms Cobie Rudd GP Divisions of WA
Mr Mark Feldwick Health WA
Dr Andrea Hinwood DEP
Ms Jane Heyworth Dept Public Health, UWA
(6) The group meets on a needs basis, typically 2 to 3 times a year.
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