Consumer Perceptions Of Mad Cow And Foot And Mouth Diseases
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Most Americans have been following the news related to Mad Cow Disease and nearly all believe it is a threat to the health and safety of Americans.
Questions respondents about the effect Mad Cow and Foot and Mouth Disease has had on meat consumption.
“How closely have you been following the news about Mad Cow Disease?”
- Very closely 28%
- Somewhat closely 47%
- Not very closely 18%
- Not at all 6%
- Not sure 1%
“How much of a threat do you think Mad Cow Disease is to the health and safety of Americans?”
- A major threat 30%
- A minor threat 52%
- Not a threat at all 11%
- Not sure 7%
“Have you made any life-style changes because of the threat of Mad Cow Disease?” If “Yes”: “Specifically, what changes have you made?”
- Yes – Eating less beef/meat 9%
- Yes – Stopped eating beef/meat 2%
- Yes – other 1%
- No 87%
- Not sure 1%
Citations:
Gallup Organization, Gallup Organization, 2001 United States (National)
