Health effects of big-city dog ownership (IMAGE)

Osaka Metropolitan University

Health effects of big-city dog ownership

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A study of adults aged 60 and older in Osaka, Japan, revealed the health effects of big-city dog ownership. While owning a dog helped maintain activity levels in low-walkability areas, effects on mental health and loneliness were relatively limited.

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Osaka Metropolitan University

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