Researchers found that compared to non-owners, dog owners experienced a: 24% reduced risk of all-cause mortality; 65% reduced risk of mortality after heart attack; and 31% reduced risk of mortality due to cardiovascular-related issues.
All-cause mortality is a term used by epidemiologists, or disease-tracking scientists, to refer to death from any cause.
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Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/10/191008083121.htm
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