The Human—Animal Bond: Health Implications Across the Lifespan

作者: Sala Horowitz

DOI: 10.1089/ACT.2008.14505

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摘要: This article examines the growing body of research that provides support for many anecdotally reported health benefits resulting from human-animal bond, including prevention and treatment cardiovascular diseases, cancer chronic pain; paediatric elderly patients early detection medical conditions. The risk zoonotic infections are also discussed.

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