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November 2019 PMID 31698872

Vegetarian Diets and Medical Expenditure in Taiwan-A Matched Cohort Study.

Chin-Lon Lin, Jen-Hung Wang, Chia-Chen Chang, Tina H T Chiu, Ming-Nan Lin

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16
Peak: 3 in Nov 2019
across 3 sources since Nov 2019

Extended reach

63,831
potential audience

Total likes

674

Video views

14,814

Mentions per month

Nov 2019 – Jan 2025

Where it's discussed

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  • Facebook2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone showcases enthusiasm for the study's implications, with posts explicitly stating that vegetarian diets can reduce healthcare expenses and mentioning specific percentages and examples like '13-15% lower outpatient visits.' The use of phrases such as 'could be an effective strategy' and 'save $$' reflects serious interest while encouraging others to consider dietary changes for health and economic benefits.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings that vegetarian diets can lower medical expenses, with some posts emphasizing the benefits and supporting health claims.

InterestHigh interest

Social discussions show high interest by highlighting potential cost savings and health benefits, using enthusiastic language like 'significantly lower' and 'effective strategy'.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants delve into the topic by mentioning related studies, offering personal opinions, and referencing cost figures, indicating active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest a moderate impact, proposing dietary changes as practical health and economic solutions, and citing studies to back their claims.

Abstract in brief

  • This study found that vegetarians in Taiwan tend to spend less on medical care, with about 13-15% lower outpatient visits and total costs compared to omnivores.
  • The research suggests that vegetarian diets may help reduce healthcare expenses, partly because they are linked to lower risks of chronic diseases.
  • Lifestyle factors like not smoking, limiting alcohol, and active community involvement also contribute to lower medical costs, but the vegetarian diet itself remains a key factor.
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@joel27799310 · X

Nov 25, 2022 · 8 likes · 5 shares · 1,076 followers View post →
Dr. Eddie Ramirez
@EddieRDMD · X

Following a Vegetarian Diet Reduces Medical Expenses https://t.co/gapy0tFxRc "Vegetarian diets are associated with significantly lower medical care expenditure and could be an effective strategy to alleviate the medical–economic burden in selected populations." @DrSusanBiali

Nov 30, 2019 · 2 likes · 4,805 followers View post →
Joel "Heart Prevention" Kahn MD, FACC
@drjkahn · X

Save $$. Eat Plants Vegetarian Diets and Medical Expenditure in Taiwan—A Matched Cohort Study https://t.co/GVosCIVc4e @MDPIOpenAccess https://t.co/GVosCIVc4e #kahnchronicle

Nov 14, 2019 · 1 like · 32,248 followers View post →
Jorju
@Jorjuato · X

RT @joel27799310:

Aug 6, 2023 · 5 shares · 3,740 followers View post →
luis hernan graffe
@hernangraffe · X

https://t.co/GhOzKnGRUE

Nov 14, 2019 · 3,150 followers View post →
Badar | بدر — Marketing & Brand Strategy
@thisbadr · X

حسب دراسة في بريطانيا توفر النباتية ما يقارب 41 سنت لكل 1.13€ يورو تنفق على الطعام ودراسة أخرى وجدت التالي: "كان للنباتيين إجمالي نفقات طبية أقل بنسبة 15 في المائة وبنسبة 13 في المائة أقل في العيادات الخارجية" https://t.co/mkZdksrpFX https://t.co/9eh82WDp17

Sep 5, 2020 · 2,178 followers View post →

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Bocheng Lai - 人權、真理捍衛者
@yammest2000 · X

@enlightened4ev 請提出"台灣慈濟研究證實吃素對健康不好"的明確證據，你不能只是表明但你說講的卻是不實的事實，慈濟的研究明確指出素食對健康有好處，我都有提出相關的出處，請你也替你的事實主張提出相關的出處 https://t.co/14g67rQrzj https://t.co/4DW9aDpIt2

Nov 18, 2024 · 79 followers View post →
Jorju
@Jorjuato · X

RT @joel27799310:

Aug 6, 2023 · 5 shares · 3,740 followers View post →
⅃ɵ෴eL
@joel27799310 · X

RT @joel27799310:

Aug 6, 2023 · 5 shares · 1,076 followers View post →
Bocheng Lai - 人權、真理捍衛者
@yammest2000 · X

@enlightened4ev 如果你要知道這些問題的答案，建議你直接自己去閱讀研究報告的完整原文， 既然我講的你都不聽，我就乾脆直接給你原始資料，讓你自己去閱覽 https://t.co/74TkoTShDb

May 9, 2023 · 79 followers View post →
Bocheng Lai - 人權、真理捍衛者
@yammest2000 · X

這是該研究的詳細文獻 https://t.co/74TkoTShDb

Apr 19, 2023 · 79 followers View post →
EL VEGANO RADICAL
@ElVeganoRadical · X

RT @joel27799310:

Nov 25, 2022 · 5 shares · 283 followers View post →
Artagnan
@K_Artagnan · X

RT @joel27799310:

Nov 25, 2022 · 5 shares · 175 followers View post →
⅃ɵ෴eL
@joel27799310 · X

Nov 25, 2022 · 8 likes · 5 shares · 1,076 followers View post →
Badar | بدر — Marketing & Brand Strategy
@thisbadr · X

حسب دراسة في بريطانيا توفر النباتية ما يقارب 41 سنت لكل 1.13€ يورو تنفق على الطعام ودراسة أخرى وجدت التالي: "كان للنباتيين إجمالي نفقات طبية أقل بنسبة 15 في المائة وبنسبة 13 في المائة أقل في العيادات الخارجية" https://t.co/mkZdksrpFX https://t.co/9eh82WDp17

Sep 5, 2020 · 2,178 followers View post →
Dr. Eddie Ramirez
@EddieRDMD · X

Following a Vegetarian Diet Reduces Medical Expenses https://t.co/gapy0tFxRc "Vegetarian diets are associated with significantly lower medical care expenditure and could be an effective strategy to alleviate the medical–economic burden in selected populations." @DrSusanBiali

Nov 30, 2019 · 2 likes · 4,805 followers View post →
Joel "Heart Prevention" Kahn MD, FACC
@drjkahn · X

Save $$. Eat Plants Vegetarian Diets and Medical Expenditure in Taiwan—A Matched Cohort Study https://t.co/GVosCIVc4e @MDPIOpenAccess https://t.co/GVosCIVc4e #kahnchronicle

Nov 14, 2019 · 1 like · 32,248 followers View post →
luis hernan graffe
@hernangraffe · X

https://t.co/GhOzKnGRUE

Nov 14, 2019 · 3,150 followers View post →