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Pollutants (COMEAP)

Terms of reference and  Entire site membership Chairman's introduction

Freedom of

Information Act 2000 COMEAP is an Advisory Committee of Health and social care Members' interests independent experts that provides advice topics

to Government Departments and

Meetings Agencies on all matters concerning the

Current issues potential toxicity and effects upon health

Archive of air pollutants.

Statements & reports Most members are appointed as

Annual reports independent scientific and medical

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COMEAP report on this is the public interest member of the

Cardiovascular Disease Committee who is appointed for

and Air Pollution knowledge of consumer, and other,

matters. At all times individuals are

required to declare conflicts of interest

and during discussions they may be

disqualified at the Chairman's discretion

from contributing to the conclusions and

recommendations of the Committee.

The independent members are supported in their work by a secretariat provided by the Department of Health. The secretariat have scientific expertise that enables them to provide members with comprehensive background information and briefing papers that inform the decision-making processes of the Committee.

Cardiovascular Disease and Air Pollution - A report by the Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants and Appendices

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