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This comparative retrospective study measured selected health-related effects of association with companion-animals on humans, associations that had previously been supported only by folklore. The sample consisted of 56 predominantly elderly veterans, randomly selected from two strata — clients who did and did not live with pets — that comprised the census of a home care program. No significant differences (p > .05) were observed. Results provide direction for further research.
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