Monday, 7 December 2009

A new chapter in one of the longest running epidemiological research programs in the world will be announced on December 9.

Western Australian Health Minister Dr Kim Hames, in conjunction with the Busselton Population Medical Research Foundation Inc, will announce the new four-year study at an event at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.

The internationally respected Busselton Health Study commenced in Busselton in 1966 at the instigation of a visionary local general practitioner, Dr Kevin Cullen.  With the support of The University of Western Australia, volunteer health specialists and the co-operation of virtually the entire Busselton community, the initial study was the basis for an ongoing series of surveys. These surveys have established a unique bank of population health data spanning several generations and which has become a valuable resource for researchers in WA, Australia and throughout the world.

WHAT:                     Announcement of new "Busselton Health Study" project by WA Health Minister Kim Hames

WHEN:                     Wednesday 9 December, 11am to 12 noon

WHERE:                   Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Art Gallery, A-Block, SCGH, Hospital Avenue Nedlands

PHOTO AND VISION OPPORTUNITY :

Volunteers will be used to demonstrate health measurement procedures.

Media representatives are requested to contact Jennie Hui (0411 233 458) for access and parking.

Media references

Jennie Hui (Busselton Population Medical Research Foundation)  (+61 4) 11 233 458
Janine MacDonald (UWA Public Affairs)  (+61 8)  6488 5563  /  (+61 4) 32 637 716

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