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NOP Opinion Poll Results

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This U.K. national survey examined the perceived health of a vegetarian diet, opinions on animal experimentation, animal slaughter and on animal suffering.

According to this 1998 NOP survey, 31% of those in the United Kingdom believe that a vegetarian diet is healthier than one that includes meat, 48% believe that the results from animal experiments can be applied to people, and 60% believe that animals suffer at the time of slaughter.

“Some people believe that a vegetarian diet is healthier than one which includes meat, whilst other people believe that a diet which includes meat is healthier than a vegetarian diet. Which of these views is closest to your own?”

  • 31% believe vegetarian diet is healthier
  • 58% believe a diet which includes meat is healthier
  • 11% don’t know

“Some people say that the information and results obtained from animal experiments cannot be reliably applied to people. Others say that the results from experiments on animals can be reliably applied to people. Which statement is closest to your own view?”

  • 43% believe that information and results cannot reliably be applied to people.
  • 48% believe that the results can be applied to people
  • 10% don’t know

“Some people say that animals suffer at the time of slaughter. Other people say animals do not suffer at the time of slaughter. Which statement is closest to your own point of view?”

  • 60% believe that animals suffer at the time of slaughter’
  • 29% believe that animals do not suffer at the time of slaughter
  • 11% don’t know

“Some people believe that all animals have the right to a life free from cruelty and abuse, whilst other people believe that no such right should be extended to animals. Which of these views is closest to your own?”

  • 86% believe that all animals have the right to a life free from cruelty and abuse
  • 9% believe that animals should not have the right to a life free from cruelty and abuse
  • 5% don’t know
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NOP, Animal Aid, 1998 International

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Animals Used for Food Animals Used in Science Other Topics Animal Cruelty Animal Slaughter Anti-Vivisection Attitudes Biomedical Research English Human Health Meat / Animal Product Consumption Veg*n Diets

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