you seem to be implying that long term health effects are the only or a very prominent reason for making a decision like this - why is that? taste, environment

you seem to be implying that long term health effects are the only or a very prominent reason for making a decision like this - why is that? taste, environmental well being, anti-cruelty are all potential inputs into the question "should i try a meatless alternative", and i'm sure there are others