Surveys fielded in 2021 and 2022 in 122 countries around the world found that the countries in which people were most likely to state that they experienced stress in the previous day were Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Sierra Leone. In Afghanistan, around 68 percent of respondents reported feeling stressed in the day prior to being surveyed.
Although stress is a global problem, the causes of stress can vary from country to country. In the United States, some common sources of stress include personal finances, politics and current events, relationships with family and friends, and work. How stress manifests itself also differs, but common symptoms of stress include headache, fatigue, feeling nervous or anxious, feeling sad or depressed, and a loss of interest, motivation, and energy. A recent survey of U.S. adults found that around 36 percent stated that their mental health is negatively impacted when they feel stressed, while 32 percent said stress impacts their physical health. Some healthy ways to cope with stress include avoiding possible stress triggers like reading the news too often, exercising, eating healthy, talking to others, and avoiding drugs and alcohol.
Leading countries worldwide based on stress experienced in the previous day in 2021-2022
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Gallup. (September 18, 2023). Leading countries worldwide based on stress experienced in the previous day in 2021-2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1057961/the-most-stressed-out-populations-worldwide/
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