Association between pet ownership and coronary artery disease in a Chinese population

Xie, Zhiyong; Zhao, Di; Chen, Bingrui; Wang, You-Nan; Ma, Yao; Shi, Haojie; Yang, Yang; Wang, Ze‐Mu; Wang, Liansheng

doi:10.1097/md.0000000000006466

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“…Fig 1 illustrates the search process. A total of 12 cohort studies were included for our systematic review[8–10, 16–24]. The characteristics of these studies are shown in Table 1.…”

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“…Most of the studies were conducted in North America, Europe, and Australia. Only one was conducted in China[16]. Dogs and cats were the most common pet animals.…”

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“…Most articles did not specify the type of pet ownership, and only one article specified that “pet” included dog, cat, bird, fish, horse, and other[18]. Three publications preferentially discussed dog and cat ownership[16, 19, 22]. A total of 488,986 participants were included; females comprised 52.3% of the participants.…”

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A modest protective association between pet ownership and cardiovascular diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Purpose Investigate the relationship between pet ownership and cardiovascular (CV) outcomes. Methods We searched the PubMed, Ovid EMBASE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases up to August 2018. Eligible publications examining the association between pet ownership and all-cause and CV mortality (primary outcomes) and risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD), myocardial infarction (MI), and stroke (secondary outcomes) were included. We used the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale to assess the quality of the articles. Results We included 12 studies, involving 488,986 participants (52.3% female, mean age 56.1 years), in our systematic review. The mean follow-up duration was 8.7 ± 6.3 years. Pet ownership had no association with adjusted all-cause mortality (odds ratio, OR = 1.01, 95% confidence interval, CI [0.94, 1.08], I 2 = 76%), adjusted CV mortality (OR = 0.87, 95% CI [0.75, 1.00], I 2 = 72%), or risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) (OR = 0.87, 95% CI [0.72, 1.05], I 2 = 73%), myocardial infarction (MI) (OR = 0.99, 95% CI [0.97, 1.01], I 2 = 0%), or stroke (OR = 0.99, 95% CI [0.98, 1.01], I 2 = 0%). However, subgroup analysis showed that pet ownership was associated with a lower adjusted CV mortality in the general population (OR = 0.93, 95% CI [0.86, 0.99], I 2 = 27%) than in CVD patients. In patients with established CVD, pet ownership was associated with a lower adjusted CVD risk (OR = 0.71, 95% CI [0.60, 0.84], I 2 = 0%). Conclusion Pet ownership is not associated with adjusted all-cause or CV mortality, or risk of CVD, MI, or stroke, but it is associated with a lower adjusted CV mortality in the general population and a lower CVD risk in patients with established CVD.

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“…Fig 1 illustrates the search process. A total of 12 cohort studies were included for our systematic review[8–10, 16–24]. The characteristics of these studies are shown in Table 1.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Most of the studies were conducted in North America, Europe, and Australia. Only one was conducted in China[16]. Dogs and cats were the most common pet animals.…”

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“…Similarly, systolic and diastolic blood pressures were found to be significantly lower in the home environment in couples who owned a pet than those who did not (Allen, Blascovich, & Mendes, 2002). More recently, an online study highlighted a lower risk of self-reported hypertension in dog owners than non-owners (Lentino, Visek, McDonnell, & DiPietro, 2012), while a study on Chinese patients revealed a protective factor of pet ownership, and notably dog ownership, for CVD (Zhi-Yong et al, 2017). More specific to the elderly population, Friedmann et al (2013) reported that the mere presence of a pet, and in particular a dog, improved ambulatory blood pressure in older (50-83 years) adults with hypertension.…”

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The State of Research on Human–Animal Relations: Implications for Human Health

Wells

2019

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Since the late 1970s, scientific evidence has accumulated showing that pet ownership can have positive effects on people's physical and mental wellbeing. This paper reviews the current state of affairs regarding the relationship between companion animals and human health, focusing on both the physical and psychological health outcomes related to human-animal interactions. Although designed to set the general scene on the link between animals and human wellbeing, research specific to older adults is highlighted where relevant. A particular emphasis is placed on disorders prevalent in modern-day society, notably cardiovascular disease and depression. The possible mechanisms by which companion animals might be able to enhance human wellbeing and quality of life are discussed, focusing on routes including, amongst others, the provision of companionship, social lubrication, and improvements to physical fitness. The role of the social bonding hormone, oxytocin, in facilitating attachment to our pets and the implications for human health is also discussed. Inconsistencies in the literature and methodological limitations are highlighted throughout. It is concluded that future human-animal interaction experiments should aim to account for the confounding variables that are inherent in studies of this nature.

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“…Early life lung function is critical for respiratory health throughout life Among several environmental determinants in early life that may affect early life lung function, rising rates of pet ownership globally have stimulated our interest to perform a study on the impact of household pets. According to a report in 2015, pet ownership increased by 54.2% since 2009 in China compared to the global pet ownership which increased by 24.0% . In such circumstance, the relationships between early pet ownership on asthma and allergies have been extensively studied, and its impact on early life lung function has not received the same attention.…”

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Pre-natal and post-natal exposure to pet ownership and lung function in children: The Seven Northeastern Cities Study

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Dharmage

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To evaluate the association between pre-natal and post-natal exposure to pet ownership and lung function in children, a cross-sectional study named Seven Northeastern Cities (SNEC) study was conducted. In this study, children's lung function including the forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV ), forced vital capacity (FVC), maximal mid-expiratory flow (MMEF), and peak expiratory flow (PEF) were measured by spirometers, and pet ownership situations were collected by questionnaire. Analyzed by multiple logistic regression and generalized linear modeling, we found that for all subjects, pet exposure in the first 2 years of life was significantly associated with lung function impairment of FVC<85% predicted (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]=1.28; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.01, 1.63). For current pet exposure, the increased odds of lung function impairment ranged from 35% (aOR=1.35; 95%CI: 1.12, 1.62) for FVC<85% predicted to 57% (aOR=1.57; 95%CI: 1.29, 1.93) for FEV <85% predicted. The in utero exposure was not related to lung function impairment. Compared with other pets, higher odds were observed among children with dogs. When stratified by gender, girls with current pet exposure were more likely to have lung function impairment than boys. It implies self-reported exposures to pets were negatively associated with lung function among the children under study.

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Association between pet ownership and coronary artery disease in a Chinese population

Cited by 23 publications

References 36 publications

A modest protective association between pet ownership and cardiovascular diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis

A modest protective association between pet ownership and cardiovascular diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis

The State of Research on Human–Animal Relations: Implications for Human Health

Pre-natal and post-natal exposure to pet ownership and lung function in children: The Seven Northeastern Cities Study

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