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July 22, 2016
5. From plastic surgery to vasectomies: Public opinion on current human enhancement options
More in higher income, education groups see today’s enhancements as appropriate
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5. From plastic surgery to vasectomies: Public opinion on current human enhancement options
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Public opinion mostly negative on use of cosmetic procedures today
Highly religious Americans especially likely to say people are too quick to undergo cosmetic procedures
31% of Americans have had an ‘enhancing’ procedure; most have a close friend or family member who has
Most Americans say enhancements available today are an appropriate use of technology
More in higher income, education groups see today’s enhancements as appropriate
Most say cosmetic surgery is an appropriate use of technology, especially those who have had it
Those lower in religious commitment most likely to see cosmetic surgery as appropriate use of technology
Most religious groups say cosmetic surgery is appropriate use of technology; blacks and Hispanics are more divided
More Americans say cosmetic surgery has positive psychological benefits than say it has negative health effects
Most adults see cosmetic surgery as having both benefits and downsides for society
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