Beasts of the earth :: animals, humans, and disease /

Humans have lived in close proximity to other animals for thousands of years. Recent scientific studies have even shown that the presence of animals has a positive effect on our physical and mental health. People with pets typically have lower blood pressure, show fewer symptoms of depression, and t...

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Hauptverfasser: Torrey, E. Fuller (Edwin Fuller), 1937- (VerfasserIn), Yolken, Robert H. (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, ©2005.
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Zusammenfassung:Humans have lived in close proximity to other animals for thousands of years. Recent scientific studies have even shown that the presence of animals has a positive effect on our physical and mental health. People with pets typically have lower blood pressure, show fewer symptoms of depression, and tend to get more exercise. But there is a darker side to the relationship between animals and humans. Animals are carriers of harmful infectious agents and the source of a myriad of human diseases. In recent years, the emergence of high-profile illnesses such as AIDS, SARS, West Nile virus, a.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xii, 191 pages) : illustrations
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0813537894
9780813537894
9780813535715
0813535719

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