Here's Where 'Scientific American's' Readers Stand on Animal Research
Submitted on Mar 01, 2007 (Original item from January 13-20, 1998)
Animal Experimentation | Personal Care Products | Pharmaceutical, Medical or Biomedical Research
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Short Description:
Evaluates readers' opinions about biomedical and product testing on animals, as well as a quick question that addresses "avoiding wearing leather and eating meat."
Abstract:
This readers survey shows that 48% believe that "humans have a fundamental right to experiment on animals" while 52% are in disagreement.
45% find it "more morally acceptable to experiment on animals such as mice and rats than on dogs and monkeys," while 55% do not.
66% believe that "scientists should be allowed to do research that causes pain to animals like dogs and chimpanzees if it produces new information about human health problems." 34% disagree.
17% feel that it "is immoral to eat meat and to wear leather" while 83% do not.
44% "try to avoid cosmetics or toiletries from companies that conduct test on animals," while 56% do not.
24% stated "I try to avoid pharmaceuticals that were tested on animals."
Spot Check Number:
8
Sponsor:
None
Animal Type:
Research Animals
Record Type:
Survey Summary
Research Method:
Unknown or Not Applicable
Geographic Region:
United States National
Number of Participants:
Unknown/Not Applicable
Population Descriptors:
Scientific American readers
Year Conducted:
January 13-20, 1998
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