'Cat ladies' more likely to commit suicide, scientists claim

**Dalton Fury** · 07-03-2012, 04:38 AM

Researchers found women infected with the Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) parasite, which is spread through contact with cat faeces or eating undercooked meat or unwashed vegetables, are at increased risk of attempting suicide.

The study involved more than 45,000 women in Denmark. About a third of the world’s population is infected with the parasite, which hides in cells in the brain and muscles, often without producing symptoms.

The infection, which is called toxoplasmosis, has been linked to mental illness, such as schizophrenia, and changes in behaviour.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/s...sts-claim.html

**arcticwolf** · 07-03-2012, 04:47 AM

Oh really? Well here is a revelation! Life is a terminal disease spread sexually! We are all going to die! Deal with it you twits!

**Osprey** · 07-03-2012, 04:53 AM

many cat ladies here. Did you really want to demoralize them

**microrobert** · 07-03-2012, 02:09 PM

'Cat ladies' more likely to commit suicide, scientists claim

Women who own cats are more likely to have mental health problems and commit suicide because they can be infected by a common parasite that can be caught from cat litter, a study has found.

Diamond Eye Thai cats.

Researchers found women infected with the Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) parasite, which is spread through contact with cat faeces or eating undercooked meat or unwashed vegetables, are at increased risk of attempting suicide.

'Cat ladies' more likely to commit suicide, scientists claim - Telegraph