The NHS Could Save £6.7 Billion A Year If Everyone Ate Plant Based, Says Study

A study by the Office of Health Economics suggests that if everyone in England switched to a plant-based diet, the NHS could save around £6.7 billion a year. This change could lead to 2.1 million fewer cases of disease across England and result in more than 170,000 quality-adjusted life years. Plant-based diets have been linked to lower risks of diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

The analysis, funded by The Vegan Society, highlights the economic benefits of plant-based diets. The potential savings from a plant-based diet could cover the full yearly budget of up to seven hospitals or the annual salaries of thousands of healthcare professionals. The report suggests that policymakers should consider promoting and encouraging plant-based diets as part of public health campaigns to realize these benefits for the health service in the UK.