Facts on Stress

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Tuesday, January 23, 2007

54 percent of Americans

are concerned about the level of stress in their everyday lives.

62 percent of Americans say work has a significant impact on stress levels.

73 percent of Americans name money as the number one factor that affects their stress level.

Increasing numbers of children, teenagers and college students report feeling under stress.

Sources: American Psychological Association 2004

survey, American Institute of Stress, National Center


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