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Childhood factors linked to mid-life Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
"TAHS researchers found associations between probable OSA at around age 53 and maternal asthma, maternal smoking, parental smoking and frequent childhood respiratory infections with pneumonia or bronchitis."- September 2023
Researchers looking for Tasmanians who took part in 55-year study
"The 61-year-old Richmond resident was one of 8,583 Tasmanian school children who were recruited into the Tasmanian Longitudinal Health Study (TAHS)... the world's largest and longest running study of asthma and respiratory health, back in 1968." - May 2023
A 55-year long Tasmanian respiratory health study searches for its' original participants
"So far, the data collected has informed over 80 research articles and 14 conference presentations, influencing new scientific knowledge, clinical practice and Australian policy around respiratory health" - May 2023.
View here: Tamar Valley News May 2023
Children whose fathers breathed cigarette smoke more likely to get asthma – study
"Research offers evidence that tobacco could damage health of people two generations later" - September 2022
Tasmanian Longitudinal Health Study participants meet up in Burnie
"A group of participants involved in the world's largest and longest-running respiratory study have caught up for a reunion in Burnie over the weekend." - May 2022
The world's longest respiratory health study involves thousands of Tasmanians
"All the participants, or 'probands' as they are scientifically known, have been part of the study since 1968, but they've never met en masse before.
Surprised faces are aplenty in the room as participants see old school mates, who they had no idea were part of the study." - May 2022
Premature Birth Linked to Lung Disease Later in Life
"New research shows a link between premature birth and obstructive lung disease after age 50, highlighting opportunities for reducing risk factors like smoking in people born preterm " - February 2022
Heating and Cooking At Home Linked to Asthma
"Wood heating, gas cooking and heating in the home are linked to an increased risk of asthma and more rapid decline in lung function " - June 2021
Childhood pneumonia and pleurisy lead to smaller lungs: Tasmanian study
"Children who have bronchitis at least once before the age of 7 years are more likely to develop lung problems in later life, according to a study presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress 2020" - October 2020
