The Foundation is embarking on a new and exciting phase in the Busselton
community and these newsletters aim to keep you in touch with what is happening ,
provide feedback on the current Busselton medical research, and provide information
on how the community can help to continue the unique and world renowned
‘Busselton Health Study’.

INSIDE...Issue 1
Being a Participant - Is it good for your health? ................2
Coeliac Disease in Busselton.............2
Coming to Blows - Lung function and health .................3
A Cold Shower - Asthma and DNA ...............................3
HDL-The Good Cholesterol ................6
Don’t let your body ‘rust’ - Haemochromotosis...........................6
The asthma gene .................................7
The Good Living Expo ........................7
Membership coupon ...........................7
Fundraising and Promotions..............8

Inside Issue 2...

Snoring and breathing problems in sleep are common in 

Busselton adults .....................................2

Thyroid disease in Busselton ............................................3

Possible role for folate in cancer prevention ...................3

A big “thank you” to Busselton from the

research staff and volunteers ...........................................6

Genes, human health and the Busselton Survey ............6

On the ground with the

Busselton Health Study Action Group ............................7

Official Study launch ..........................................................7

Fundraising events for 2006 ..............................................8