Research Review Finds Association Between Cat Ownership and Increased Schizophrenia Risk
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Summary
A comprehensive analysis of 17 studies spanning 44 years across 11 countries found a significant association between cat ownership and increased risk of schizophrenia-related disorders. The research, led by psychiatrist John McGrath and colleagues at the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research in Australia, indicates that cat ownership is linked to higher risk of schizophrenia-related conditions. The authors emphasize the need for more high-quality studies in this field to better understand this relationship.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledHaving a cat as a pet is linked to an increased risk of schizophrenia-related conditions, according to an analysis of 17 studies.
Their 2023 review found 'a significant positive association between broadly defined cat ownership and an increased risk of schizophrenia-related disorders.'
'There is a need for more high-quality studies in this field,' the authors emphasize in their published paper.
Psychiatrist John McGrath and colleagues at the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research in Australia looked at papers published over the last 44 years in 11 countries, including the US and the UK.
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