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Bird Keeping as a Source of Lung Cancer and Other Human Diseases
Holst, Peter A.J.; Zwart, P.
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Description for Bird Keeping as a Source of Lung Cancer and Other Human Diseases
Paperback. Examines the evidence suggesting that pet birds kept in the home are a strong risk factor for lung cancer, premature death and spontaneous abortion. The study also looks at diseases which can be transmitted from birds to humans. Series: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health. Supplement. Num Pages: 123 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 45 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; WNGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 7. Weight in Grams: 207.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
123
Condition
New
Series
International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health. Supplement
Number of Pages
123
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783540535553
SKU
V9783540535553
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