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Below 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.

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The Busselton Health Study in the News


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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 Times

2012 Nov: BD Times -  Increasing waistlines and obesity in Busselton's Baby-Boomers
2012 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



Newsletters


Previous editions of newsletters detailing activities of the Institute are available below


newsletter    2006            newsletter 2004




Publications


An 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

busselton health study book 



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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