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. 1999 Jan;89(1):81-4.
doi: 10.2105/ajph.89.1.81.

Peptic ulcer disease and exposure to domestic pets

W J McIsaac  1 , G M Leung
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Peptic ulcer disease and exposure to domestic pets

W J McIsaac et al. Am J Public Health. 1999 Jan.

Abstract

Objectives: This study assessed whether an association exists between household pets and peptic ulcer disease.

Methods: Canadian adults (n = 15,779) were asked about cats or dogs in their household and about history of peptic ulcer disease. Logistic regression was used to assess the association between pet ownership and a history of peptic ulcer disease, after adjustment for sociodemographic differences.

Results: No relationship was observed between report of household pets and a history of peptic ulcer disease (adjusted odds ratio = 1.14, 95% confidence interval = 0.95, 1.36).

Conclusions: In a large sample of Canadian adults, no association was observed between pet ownership and a history of peptic ulcer disease.

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