[Dogs and health. A review of documented connections]. / Hund og helse. En oversikt over dokumenterte sammenhenger.
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen
; 117(30): 4375-9, 1997 Dec 10.
Article
en Nor
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9456582
ABSTRACT
Companion dogs are widespread in western countries, and scientific studies have proved that dogs have a number of positive effects on human health and well-being. Studies have shown reduced systolic blood pressure in dog owners compared to non-owners, as well as lowered concentrations of plasma triglycerides and cholesterol. Studies have also shown improved survival rates following myocardial infarction in dog owners compared to non-owners. Companion dogs are used systematically in "animal assisted therapy" in various institutions and hospitals, both as specific treatment of a medical condition and to improve well-being in certain groups of patients. The reasons for the positive effects of dogs on human health are not clearly identified. The attachment between people and their pets ("the human-animal bond") seems to have important physiological and psychological effects. Companion dogs have been shown to increase physical activity and social contact, which may also influence human health.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Vínculo Humano-Animal
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Estado de Salud
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Perros
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Animales Domésticos
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Patient_preference
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
Nor
Revista:
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen
Año:
1997
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
NO
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NORUEGA
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NORWAY