A Comparison of Annual Dollar Savings in U.S. as a Function of Diet
(A 2050 projection)
| DOLLAR SAVINGS IN BILLIONS OF U.S. DOLLARS | MEAT/FISH/VEGETABLE DIETS | VEGETARIAN DIET | VEGAN DIET | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECT HEALTH CARE | 150.9 | 187.2 | 208.2 | |
| INDIRECT HEALTH CARE | 28.1 | 36.4 | 40.5 | |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | 18.1 | 35.0 | 40.5 | |
| TOTAL | 197.1 | 258.6 | 289.1 | From 61.5 to 92.0 billions of $ savings yearly |
