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Bird Keeping as a Source of Lung Cancer and Other Human Diseases

A Need for Higher Hygienic Standards

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  • © 1991

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Authors:
  1. Peter A. J. Holst

    1. Gouda, The Netherlands

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XIII
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  2. All About Pet Birds

    • Peter A. J. Holst
    Pages 1-27

  3. Survey of Patients in General Practice

    • Peter A. J. Holst
    Pages 29-44

  4. Hospital Case-Control Study of Lung Cancer and Bird Keeping

    • Peter A. J. Holst
    Pages 45-51

  5. Dust Measurement Study

    • Peter A. J. Holst
    Pages 53-57

  6. Other Evidence on Bird Keeping and Lung Cancer

    • Peter A. J. Holst
    Pages 59-61

  7. Discussion of the Relationship Between Bird Keeping and Lung Cancer

    • Peter A. J. Holst
    Pages 63-79

  8. Back Matter

    Pages 81-123
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Birdkeeping is becoming increasingly popular, but could it threaten good health? This book discusses the evi- dence suggesting that keeping pet birds is a strong risk factor for lung cancer. Its relation to a number of other endpoints, including death before age 60 and spontaneous abortion, is also examined. In addition, the book looks at the diseases that can be transmitted from birds to man - a fairly unknown field in general medicine. For instance, birds are a source of airborne particles that can cause allergic reactions in humans. People who keep birds as pets tend to have a higher incidence of shortness of breath, colds, sore throats and other flu-like symptoms than those in households without birds. The evidence presented in this book is the result of a ten-year general practice survey. Some recommendations for future research are given.

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  • Gouda, The Netherlands

    Peter A. J. Holst

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