Stress Statistics: Where Do You Fit In?
Posted: Sunday, March 01, 2009
by Joseph Francis
http://www.how-to-find-happiness.org
In the course of my research about stress, I looked into the stress statistics as they apply to our lives today. I was astounded by the level of stress and how much this phenomenon was costing the nation on various levels.
The stress statistics by no means make an uncomfortable reading. It would appear that we as a nation have chosen to carry on regardless unless of course burn out becomes obvious. That's about the only time we seem to take notice.
- Stress levels are deeply affected by work in 62% of Americans.
- Money is thought to contribute significantly to the stress experienced by 73% of Americans.
- 66% of Americans would seriously welcome help in dealing with stress in their lives.
- Stress is not confined to adults only. More and more children and teenagers are becoming affected by stress every year.
- One factor contributing to increasing levels of substance abuse amongst teenagers is related to their perception of their level of stress.
- Stress and anxiety is estimated to affect well over 19 million Americans and growing.
- 33% of Americans suffer job burn out and is thought to be due to stress at the work place.
- The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in giving their stress statistics is predicting depression (which is one the many effects of stress) to be a leading cause of absenteeism from the work place.
- About 70% of workers are unhappy in their current employment due to work related stress.
- Accidents in the work place that are directly related to stress are exponentially increasing every year.
- Over $290 Billion dollars is spent in the US economy every year relating to compensation claims from on-the-job stress, health insurance, low-productivity and disability.
There are many consequences of stress but the most important ones to remember are:
- Your relationships will suffer.
- Hypertension is more likely to develop if you suffer chronic stress
- You could end up with a heart attack.
- Stroke is another major hazard.
- Stressed people are more likely to suffer from mental health problems like anxiety and depression.
No, it won't!
Stress will only go away if you do something about it.
So where do you fit in, in all of these? Don't become another statistic. Those stress statistics mentioned above are way too worrying enough.
Act today, so we can improve our health and the overall health of the nation.
Joseph Francis is a self help expert. He shares his knowledge and experience on his website where you can get free info on coping with stress and personal growth. Did you know that the signs of stress can be so subtle that your health or the health of someone you know is already being adversely affected right now? Could you afford to keep risking your health? What are those signs of stress you need to know today? The answer lies here at http://www.how-to-find-happiness.org/signs-of-stress.htm
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