Dog ownership and human health-related physical activity: an epidemiological study

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Abstract - Dog ownership and human health-related physical activity: an epidemiological study - Web page
The presence of a household dog may be of benefit to the health of the owners. One reason may be because of increased physical activity through regular dog walking. We sought to build on existing dog walking research with more detailed examination of the characteristics of both dogs and owners in relation to the owners physical activity.
Author(s):
Grant Schofield, Kerry Mummery and Rebekah Steele
Publisher(s):
Australian Health Promotion Association
Reference #:
Unknown
Date Published:
April 2005
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Publisher Email: unknown
Region:
Australia Location: unknown
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
physical activity
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.27 Physical activity
-3 Safety & Health

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