Black women have higher rates of many illnesses, such as hypertension, breast cancer at young ages, diabetes, stroke, and lupus. There needs to be a better understanding of the causes of these illnesses and determinants of good health.  The Black Women's Health Study (BWHS) recognizes that need and is working to answer these questions.

If you are hearing about us for the first time, or have heard about us and want to find out more, we encourage you to explore our web site. Unfortunately, we cannot invite you to take part in the study. Due to the study design, only the 59,000 women who enrolled in the study in 1995 can participate. Please explore our web site, where all visitors can:

• Read brief descriptions and obtain full references of our publications;
• See our recent newsletters, which give study updates and cover a variety of health and research topics;
• Learn about the background and history of the BWHS and about the researchers and advisory panel that lead the study;
• Read about special studies that are being conducted within the BWHS;
• Link to health-related web sites that can provide useful information about specific conditions or general health.

• Complete an on-line version of the current health questionnaire by selecting the "2011/12 Questionnaire" button;
• Read answers to questions commonly asked by participants in the "FAQ's" section;
• Contact us with questions or update us with your new home address, phone number, or email address.

Black Women's Health Study - Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University
1010 Commonwealth Avenue - Boston, MA 02215 - (800) 786-0814 - FAX: (617) 738-5119

bwhs@bu.edu

BWHS
in the News

The Boston Globe highlights BWHS study on vehicle emissions and diabetes

BWHS Co-Investigator Yvette Cozier featured in radio segment on diabetes (click on “Listen Now” near the top of the page to hear the broadcast; Dr. Cozier is introduced at 10 minutes and 48 seconds)