ArticlesBelow are a
selection of recent
articles
and transcripts in the wider media that highlight some of the
activities and important findings of the study. Scientific publications
are detailed our publications
page.
You can also keep up to date with activities of the study through our Facebook page The Busselton Health Study in the NewsClick the links to read the articles 2013: UWA News - New obesity, height genes identified 2013: Busselton Dunsborough Mail - Health Survey Boost 2012: UWA News - Busselton residents surveyed in new world health study. 2012: Medical Xpress - Ten new diabetes gene links offer picture of biology underlying disease 2012: Medical Xpress - Genetic clues for type 2 diabetes 2012: The West Australian - Busselton study uncovers diabetes link 2012: Medical Xpress - Meta-analyses reveal new genetic regions influencing blood glucose traits 2012: UWA News - Busselton people help type 2 diabetes world research. 2012: Science Alert - Genetic clues for type 2 diabetes 2012: Busselton Dunsborough Mail - Busselton assists diabetes breakthrough 2012: Busselton Dunsborough Mail - Cullen centre saved 2012: MJA Insight - Be wary with hyperthyroidism 2012: ECU, 3RD Degree - Baby Boomers Aid Ageing Research 2012: ScienceWA Network - Busselton baby boomers clocking up half a century of research 2011: UNIS Australia – UWA helps world’s biggest study of asthma 2011: UWA News – WA Plays a major role in asthma gene discovery 2011: UWA News – Global Study finds new hope for regulating blood pressure 2011: Sciencealert – Study Finds Pressure Genes 2011: The West Australian – Support for Living with Meniere’s 2011: Miophthalmology – RANZCO Congress Review 2010: UWA News - Study indentifies genes that control thyroid levels 2010: UWA News - Busselton residents help target lung disease 2010: ABC News - Busselton Study Aids Asthma Research 2010: Australian Geographic - Asthma not a single disease, study reveals 2010: The West Australian - Protein Key To Diabetes Study 2010: The Busselton Dunsborough Times - Expert Eyes Local Study 2010: The Busselton Dunsborough Times - Health Study Milestone 2010: Busselton Dunsborough Mail - Baby Boomer Study Launched 2010: ABC News - Study focuses on healthy ageing 2010: Financial Times FT.com - Busselton Residents live longer 2009: Network TEN News - Busselton Healthy Ageing Study 2009: ABC, Rural Bush Telegraph - Busselton Health Study 2009: ABC News - "Baby Boomers" Take Part in Healthy Ageing Study 2009: The West Australian - Thousands of baby boomers join health study 2009: UWA News - New "Busselton Health Study": healthy ageing 2009: UWA News - New chapter for the "Busselton Health Study" 2009: The West Australian - Rise in Asthma Linked to Allergies 2009: The Busselton Dunsborough Times - Jump in Local Asthma Rates 2009: Proteomonitor - BHS turns to proteomics to discover "Diabesity" biomarkers 2009: ABC Radio Late Night Live - Benefits of Busselton 2009: Busselton Dunsborough Mail - WA Government Support for the Busselton Health Study 2009: Busselton Water - Unique Water Supply Aligns with Unique Health Study 2008: Medical Journal of Australia - Australian Longitudinal Research Studies 2008: The Busselton Dunsborough Times - Busselton’s head start into diabetes research 2008: ABC, PM, Radio National - Researchers confirm sleep apnoea raises mortality risk 2008: American Broadcasting Corporation ABC - Sleep Apnea Boosts Death Risk 2007: Business News - Growth plan for Busselton study 2007: Busselton Dunsborough Mail - Health Study Visit 2006: Busselton Dunsborough Mail - Busselton health study joins forces with US study 2005: ABC Stateline - Australia's longest running health survey - in Busselton 2004: Busselton Margaret Times - Town is link in curing disease 2000: ABC Quantum - Hematochromatosis (Rust Disease) 1998: Hansard Western Australian Government - The Busselton Study Research Updates - monthly articles published in the Busselton Dunsborough Times2012 Nov: BD Times - Increasing waistlines and obesity in Busselton's Baby-Boomers2012 Oct: BD Times - Hearing loss,dizziness and tinnitus in Busselton's Baby-Boomers 2012 Sept: BD Times - Osteoporosis and bone health in Busselton's Baby-Boomers 2012 Aug: BD Times - The health of Busselton's Baby-Boomers under the spotlight NewslettersPrevious editions of newsletters detailing activities of the Institute are available below
2006
2004PublicationsAn
overview of the studies and some of the major research findings were
published in a special edition book in the 1990s. We have a limited
number
of these available. To request a copy please
telephone 9754 0548
Recently,
local historian Margaret Tickle and the Busselton Historical Society
compiled an oral history of the Busselton Health Study which included
interviews with key medical staff, researchers, volunteers and
community members. This record has been compiled into a booklet which
is available through the Library of Western Australia.
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