What advances have been made as a result of biomedical research using animals?
Since the beginning of the 20th century, the average life expectancy for human beings has increased from 45 to 74 years. While changes in our lifestyle (such as improved nutrition, reduction in smoking and proper exercise) have played a part, this dramatic increase in our life expectancy is largely due to advances in health care as a result of medical research. This life-saving research has depended heavily on animal studies.
