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Why Do People Become Veg*ns?

Summary By: | Published: October 6, 2011
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There was no single reason for people to go veg*n, but amongst the reasons health was the most common.

Researchers administered surveys at veg*n events in 14 states over a two-year period to determine individuals’ reasons for being veg*n and past experiences with farmed animals.

Survey Findings:

  • There was no single reason why people choose to become veg*n.
  • Among the reasons given, health appeared most frequently.
  • Survey respondents were mostly females over 20.
  • Most survey respondents had no previous experience with 4-H clubs or livestock.
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http://www.healthcanal.com/life-style-fitness/19971-Why...
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Citations:

Robert Cheeke, Sr., Robert Cheeke, Jr. & Steve Lukefahr, Oregon State University, 2011 United States (National)

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Other Topics Attitudes Behavior Change English Human Health Psychology Veg*n Diets Humans

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