Association between Pet Ownership and Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Association between Pet Ownership and Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Obesity is a major risk factor for lifestyle-related diseases, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension. Several studies have investigated the association between pet ownership and obesity, but the findings have been inconsistent. This systematic literature review and meta...

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Main Authors: Kenta Miyake, Kumiko Kito, Ayaka Kotemori, Kazuto Sasaki, Junpei Yamamoto, Yuko Otagiri, Miho Nagasawa, Sayaka Kuze-Arata, Kazutaka Mogi, Takefumi Kikusui, Junko Ishihara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
pet ownership
companion animals
obesity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/10/3498

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