Pet Dogs and Children’s Health: Opportunities for Chronic Disease Prevention?

25 Nov 2015Anne M. Gadomski, MD, MPH; Melissa B. Scribani, MPH; Nicole Krupa; Paul Jenkins, PhD; Zsolt Nagykaldi, PhD; Ardis L. Olson, MD

Having a pet dog in the home was associated with a decreased probability of childhood anxiety

Cross-section study

1 effect

643 subjects

Determinants	Outcome	Details
Minor Protective Factor Pets Selfcare	Minor decreased risk of Anxiety Brain system	Moderate evidence -27.0%