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So that's 1 in 200 at mortal risk. Roughly 1,744,000 people in the US. 1 in 5 to 10 in discomfort. Roughly 69,760,000 people in the US. Good to know. Given
by timschmidt 6mo ago
So that's 1 in 200 at mortal risk. Roughly 1,744,000 people in the US.
1 in 5 to 10 in discomfort. Roughly 69,760,000 people in the US.
Good to know. Given Dunbar's number it's likely that most people in the US know someone with a severe cat allergy.
- zdp7 6mo agoCat owners have significantly lower cardiovascular deaths. Children growing up with a cat have an almost 50% lower development of asthma and allergies. They reduce stress and depression. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3317329/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3317329/
- timschmidt 6mo agoI think you'll find that's as true for animals who don't shed proteins evolved to elicit severe allergic reactions as it is for those that do. Your reference begins with: "The presence of pets has been associated with reduction of stress and blood pressure and therefore may reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases."