Bird Keeping as a Source of Lung Cancer and Other Human Diseases - A Need for Higher Hygienic Standards (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991)

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.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Series:	International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health. Supplement
Release date:	August 1991
First published:	1991
Foreword by:	P. Zwart
Authors:	Peter A.J Holst
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	123
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
ISBN-13:	978-3-540-53555-3
Categories:	Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > Epidemiology & medical statistics Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Domestic animals & pets > Birds, including cage birds
LSN:	3-540-53555-1
Barcode:	9783540535553

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