Details of our current and past surveys can be found here.

Most surveys included a detailed questionnaire focusing on lifestyle and general health history, a number of physical measurements and tests, and blood samples were collected for biochemical, haematological and immunological analyses and DNA extraction (later surveys included RNA collection, GWAS and HGS, and metabolomic profiling on subsets). Consent for data linkage to track health outcomes has been obtained for most of the study cohorts.

Variables available for each of the surveys listed are provided below.

The Busselton Healthy Ageing (Baby Boomer) Study (BHAS/BBBS):

Phase 1: 2010-2015 (Study code: BHAS)

Baseline assessment, cohort  n= 5107, adults b.1946-1964.

• download excel: BHAS Variables 2010-2015

Phase 2: 2016-2022 (Study code: BBBS)

Second assessment of BHAS Cohort, n = 3888.

• download excel: BBBS Variables 2016-2022

Phase 3: 2024-2028 (Study code: BHS24)

Third assessment of BHAS Cohort.

• data collection underway (not yet available).

A summary of the information collected in each of the surveys held up until 2007 are provided below.

Surveys in 1994/95 and 2005/07

• download excel:  BHS 1994-95 & 2005-07 Data_Summary

or

• download pdf: BHS 1994-95 & 2005-07 Data_Summary

Surveys from 1966 to 1987

• download excel: BHS 1966 – 1987 Data_Summary

or  

• download pdf: BHS 1966 – 1987 Data_Summary

Updated October 2025.

For further information on the surveys or to access data from more recent surveys please contact  A/Prof Kevin Murray.