Findings from NatCen ’s British Social Attitudes survey show that Nearly half in ten people in NatCen ( 29% ) say they have reduced the amount of meat they eat in 18 February 2016 . A further one in ten ( 9% ) said they were considering reducing their meat intake or cutting meat out completely, according to questions commissioned by British Social Attitudes . Nearly half ( 44% ) of people either do not eat meat, have reduced the amount of meat they eat or are considering doing so. Women and older people were most likely to have reduced their meat intake. 0161 925 2012 or 07973 108165 or su@vegsoc.org Nearly half ( 58% ) of people cited health as a reason for consuming less meat. Other reasons included saving money, concerns over animal welfare and anxieties about food safety and the environment.
Findings from NatCen ’s British Social Attitudes survey show that Nearly half in ten people in NatCen ( 29% ) say they have reduced the amount of meat they eat in 18 February 2016 . A further one in ten ( 9% ) said they were considering reducing their meat intake or cutting meat out completely, according to questions commissioned by British Social Attitudes . Nearly half ( 44% ) of people either do not eat meat, have reduced the amount of meat they eat or are considering doing so. Women and older people were most likely to have reduced their meat intake. Nearly half ( 58% ) of people cited health as a reason for consuming less meat. Other reasons included saving money, concerns over animal welfare and anxieties about food safety and the environment.