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KIDS WITH PETS TAKE FEWER SICK DAYS - June McNicholas, Scotland
Dr June McNicholas, a health psychologist, presented findings of a study which examined 256 children (aged five to eleven years) in three schools in England and Scotland. The key findings were:
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- Absenteeism through illness was significantly less among pet-owning children
- Children in reception and Year 1 classes had 18 per cent and 13 per cent better attendance respectively than non-pet owning children
- Pet-owning children attended school for an additional three weeks extra school compared to non-pet owning children (aged five to seven years).
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To view the full report of findings please click here.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 17 September 2008 )
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