enHealth Council - Resources

Databases

1. Directory of Environmental Health Data

The Directory, completed in November 2000, is an audit of routinely collected environmental health data and identifies results from regular ongoing monitoring of environmental health factors. The data has been compiled with the assistance of Local, State/Territory and Commonwealth Governments and specific agencies from within both the environment and health sectors. Categories include, vectors, air, water, climate change, land and noise. The database allows the user to read, search, copy and print.

http://www.health.gov.au/pubhlth/strateg/envhlth/database1.htm

2. Directory of Environmental Health Standards, Guidelines & Reports

The Directory is a review of environmental health information. An audit was conducted on environmental health standards and guidelines and other publications held within Local, State/Territory and Commonwealth Governments, advisory and expert bodies. This database allows the user to search for reports, journal articles, standards and/or guidelines on a range of environmental health issues including air, water, climate change, waste, noise and many more. The database allows the user to read, search, copy and print. A collaborative and consultative approach to creating national standards and guidelines has been developed by the enHealth Council.

http://www.health.gov.au/pubhlth/strateg/envhlth/database2.htm