Stress is healthy but too much stress can cause stress. One in ten working people suffer from burnout. Many experts believe that stress is a serious threat to health.
Stress in America
“America’s number one health problem” is the title of an article published by the American Institute of Stress. The article claims that it is not cancer or AIDS the greatest threat to health, but stress. According to the article 75 to 90 percent of the people went to the doctor with stress. Antidepressants and anxiety medication are taking ¼ of all prescriptions in America at his expense. 28% of households in America are taking medication at home to reduce stress.
Stress Causes
It is no exaggeration to say that stress has become an important factor in modern life. According to the American Consumer the work is the main cause of stress and problems in adults, with around 39%. In second place it is the family with 30%. Then there are factors such as health (10%), concern for the economy (9%) and concern about international conflict and terrorism (4%).
Stress in the EU
But not just in the United States have stress problems. According to the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, millions of workers in Europe suffer from stress because of their work. The number of EU workers who become ill through stress at work is about 10 million per year.
Stress in Asia
And what is the situation in Asia? According to a report on a conference in Tokyo the stress in many countries in the world, both in developing countries as in industrialized countries, is a general source of concern. “The report indicated that several countries in East Asia, including China and Taiwan have experienced a rapid industrialization and economic growth. These countries therefore have more stress and worry about the adverse consequences for the health of their employees.
We’d like to thank Miss Sue Lang on this great article.
