USA - Voice of America: Study: Female Owners of Cats More Prone to Suicide

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Study: Female Owners of Cats More Prone to Suicide Jul 3rd 2012, 20:24 Researchers have found that women who own cats have an increased risk of suicide and mental health problems due to a common parasite found in their pet's litter bins. A study found that women infected with the feline parasite Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) were one-and-a-half times more likely to attempt suicide then those who are not infected. It says the risk for self-harm increased for those with higher levels of antibodies to the parasite present in their bloodstream. The study ... Media files: 30266D36-7B21-4429-8C68-6FFAF366100E_cx8_cy0_cw92_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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