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10-10-2004, 10:46 PM
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Astounding results of new research presented in Glasgow at the 10th International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organisations, (IAHAIO) Conference (6 - 9 October), has revealed the far-reaching benefits of pets to people.
Large-scale surveys of more than 11,000 Australians, Chinese and Germans prove pet-owners enjoy better health, say researchers. Over a five year period, pet owners made 15- 20% fewer annual visits to the doctor than non pet-owners.
Results showed that the healthiest group, those who went to the doctor least, was those who continuously owned a pet. The next healthiest group had obtained a pet during the study period, having not had one before. The least healthy groups were people who had never owned a pet, or no longer did.
Astounding results of new research presented in Glasgow at the 10th International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organisations, (IAHAIO) Conference (6 - 9 October), has revealed the far-reaching benefits of pets to people.
Large-scale surveys of more than 11,000 Australians, Chinese and Germans prove pet-owners enjoy better health, say researchers. Over a five year period, pet owners made 15- 20% fewer annual visits to the doctor than non pet-owners.
Results showed that the healthiest group, those who went to the doctor least, was those who continuously owned a pet. The next healthiest group had obtained a pet during the study period, having not had one before. The least healthy groups were people who had never owned a pet, or no longer did.