摘要：Vegetarianism is increasing in the western world. This trend can be attributed to
heightened health, environmental and animal welfare concerns. In this paper we investigate the
factors associated with vegetarianism and pescetarianism among adults in Ireland. Using the
2007 Survey of Lifestyles, Attitudes and Nutrition (SL¨¢N), we use logit models to assess the
relationship between vegetarianism and the socio-economic and personal characteristics of the
respondents. We also analyse the factors associated with varying levels of meat and fish
consumption using ordinary least squares. We find that household size, age, income and education
explain meat and fish consumption; and that marital status, health indicators, and lifestyle are
associated with meat and fish consumption.
