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What’s New With the OHS?

Since 2010, the Ontario Health Study (OHS) has been working hard to build a platform for chronic disease research. Working together with the research community and Ontarians across the province we are now following the health of about 225,000 people and have collected more than 40,000 blood samples. We’re building a database of health information and a biobank so researchers can better understand the link between genetics, lifestyle and environment—and the role they play in our health.

In this section, you’ll find information about the various Study activities and upcoming initiatives.

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OHS aims to collect 40,000 blood samples by March 31st

Feb 6, 2017 // Study Updates

The deadline for registering for the Ontario Health Study and providing a blood sample for future research is March 31st, 2017. With more than 225,000 participants and a biobank of 38,000 blood samples, the OHS is one of Canada’s largest long-term health studies. But we’re not quite finished yet.

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Ontario Health Study hits milestone with launch of first follow up questionnaire

Dec 9, 2016 // Study Updates

The Ontario Health Study (OHS) is taking an important step forward with the launch of its first follow-up questionnaire. The Study, one of Canada’s largest population health studies and biobank, is looking for an update on the health of their more than 225,000 participants through this online questionnaire.

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The Ontario Health Study Newsletter, November 2016

Nov 24, 2016 // OHS Newsletter

In this issue: OHS launches first follow-up questionnaire: A big step forward! Fall local study centres a roaring success!: Learn more about what we’ve been up to the last few months. Your feedback in action: We asked for your ideas and you responded to the call. OHS Principal Investigator awarded two federal grants ($2 million

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