Vegetarian Population
Vitamin B12 Status and Rate of Brain Volume Loss in Community-Dwelling Elderly
Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 (Original item from 2008) Diet and Nutrition
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Oxford University researchers found that people who adopt a vegan or vegetarian diet are six times more likely to sustain brain shrinkage than meat eaters due to the former's lack of vitamin B-12, which is found in meat, fish, and dairy products including cheese.
MORI Survey, Sunday Times
Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 (Original item from 1989) Vegetarianism and Veganism
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This 1989 MORI poll conducted on behalf of The Sunday Times found that 3% of the population of the United Kingdom are vegetarians; another 2% of respondents said they had been vegetarian in the past. The primary motivations for vegetarianism included concerns for animal welfare, health, and cost.
One Million Vow to Reduce Carbon by Being Vegetarian
Submitted on Jun 27, 2008 (Original item from 2008) Vegetarianism and Veganism
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More than one million Taiwanese people, including some political figures, have pledged to reduce carbon emissions by becoming vegetarian. This would reduce at least 1.5 million tons of carbon emissions in Taiwan during the course of one year.
Why Population Growth is Animal Enemy #1
Submitted by Che on Jun 23, 2008 Advocacy Strategies | Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection | Vegetarianism and VeganismThe so-called "developing" world is growing quickly and in most cases adopting Western lifestyles and diets as they do so. Feeding a global population of more than 9.3 billion (by 2050) will therefore mean the consumption of billions more animals. With references to Thomas Malthus and a recent study by David and Marcia Pimentel, we take a closer look at this population problem.
Ready, Veggie, Go!
Submitted on Jun 01, 2008 (Original item from 2008) Diet and Nutrition | Vegetarianism and Veganism
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A survey released by Swedish Glace shows that about one in 10 adults in the United Kingdom is either vegetarian or vegan, but almost the same proportion of people have tried vegetarianism or veganism and have gone back to eating meat.
The Persuasion Problem
Submitted by Che on May 07, 2008 Advocacy Strategies | General Animal Protection | Vegetarianism and VeganismIn part 2 of our four-part series discussing Martin Balluch’s essay, "Abolitionism vs. Reformism," we address why public education is not enough to create real change for animals. Persuasion is inherently limited by human nature and the mechanics of population growth. While animal advocates should continue to work on persuasion to achieve public support, it should be used more strategically and in support of more pervasive, system-wide changes.
Study Shows 7.3 Million Americans are Vegetarians
Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 (Original item from 2008) Vegetarianism and Veganism
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According to the "Vegetarianism in America study by Vegetarian Times Magazine, 3.2% of U.S. adults, or 7.3 million people, follow a vegetarian-based diet. Approximately 0.5%, or 1 million adults, are vegans, who consume no animal products at all. In addition, 10% of U.S. adults, or 22.8 million people, say they largely follow a vegetarian-inclined diet. Data on age, gender, and other demographics were also included.
Men and Vegetarianism: Motivations and Barriers to Becoming Vegetarian
Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 (Original item from 2007) Vegetarianism and Veganism
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This research study in support of a graduate thesis examines the motivations for and barriers to men becoming vegetarian, as identified based on personal interviews with 10 vegetarian males in the Vancouver, B.C. area.
Cruelty-Free Consumption in New Zealand
Submitted on Dec 27, 2007 (Original item from 2007) Vegetarianism and Veganism
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This survey of 157 vegans and vegetarians in New Zealand explored a range of issues concerning cruelty-free living, meat consumption and avoidance, fur clothing, and "cruelty-free sex," which is the rejection of meat eaters as intimate partners. The study is subtitled, "A National Report on the Perspectives and Experiences of Vegetarians and Other Ethical Consumers."
Statistics on Vegetarianism
Submitted on Dec 23, 2007 Vegetarianism and Veganism
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This online resource compiled by Vegetarian Network Victoria (Australia) provides statistics on the farmed animal sectors in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. Also provided are general population statistics related to the vegetarian sector each country, where available.