11.01.08
Americans are feeling more stress today than they did six months ago, according to a new national stress study conducted by Booth Research, Atlanta, GA, and sponsored by The Ester-C Company, Bohemia, NY. The survey of 1000 men and women ages 18 and older revealed that 47% of respondents currently feel more stress than they did six months ago. Personal finance concerns—the top response for almost half (49%) of those surveyed—was the number one source of stress reported. Results shed light on the effects of stress, and the correlation between stress and physical health. About 85% of respondents reported that they believe stress weakens their body’s immune system. When asked about stress coping strategies, “exercise” topped the list of reported methods. According to the survey, females are more likely than men to be aware of the connection between stress and immune health. Young people report higher levels of stress than their older counterparts. The questionnaire consisted of 10 questions, and Booth Research obtained a nationally representative sample of online panel respondents to complete this study.