Thread: Do birds play a part in Parkinson's?
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Old 03-24-2013, 05:23 AM
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See "Bird Ownership Statistics in USA"

http://www.parrots.com/parrot-ownership.htm

"Using the AVMA [American Vet Medical Association] data, along with previous surveys in 1991 and 1996, the following conclusions have been drawn: Birds are the third most popular companion pet owned, behind dogs and cats. 4.6% of all households own at least one bird, with households in the Pacific region having the highest concentration, averaging 6.3% of households".

It goes on to show a map of how pet bird ownership varied across the US. An "eyeball" comparison between this and the Willis paper showing the distribution of PD suggests it shows roughly opposite patterns.

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