Everyone is eating less meat, even if they are not vegan or vegetarian. Per capita meat consumption is lower than it has been since the '70s and continues to decrease as people learn more and more about the health, environmental and cruelty issues. I've been vegetarian for over a quarter century and vegan for the last 8 years, the majority of that time was in rural Alaska. My only regret is that I ever consumed animal products at all.  The results from my blood test last week looked great, no deficiencies and no high BP or cholesterol. I'm over 40 and bike commute 12 miles/day. I love it!