NEW Meta-Data Study Names Pit Bulls as Most Dangerous Dogs to Children

2019- Researchers from Ohio State University found that pit bulls and mixed breed dogs have the highest risk of biting children.

The intent of the study, conducted by the Ohio State University’s College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center, is to provide parents information when deciding what type of dog to own.

“This research highlights a significant public health issue and provides a new decision-making framework for families considering dog ownership,” said Dr. K. Craig Kent, dean of the Ohio State University College of Medicine.

13 Medical peer-reviewed studies that prove pit bull type-dogs are dangerous as pets. Level 1 trauma center dog bite studies from all geographical regions in the U.S. are reporting a higher prevalence of pit bull type dogs injuries than all other breeds of dogs. In many cases, the studies (2011 to 2018) also report that pit bull injuries have a higher severity of injury and require a greater number of operative interventions.  

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