The Effects of Stress
The effects of stress are numerous. Just take a look at some of these statistics* regarding stress:
- A landmark 20-year study conducted by the University of London concluded that unmanaged reactions to stress were a more dangerous risk factor for cancer and heart disease than either cigarette smoking or high cholesterol foods.
- Up to 90% of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress-related complaints.
- Up to 80% of industrial accidents are due to stress.
- Over 50% of lost work days are stress-related.
- 14% of all workers say stress caused them to quit or change jobs in the previous two years.
- 43% of all adults suffer adverse health effects due to stress.
- Life today is on average 44% more difficult than 30 years ago based on the number of significant life changes encountered.
*Source: http://faculty.css.edu/dswenson/web/Stress/stressfacts.html
These days, one would be hard-pressed to find anyone who is not
suffering the effects of stress in one form or another. Take a
look at the following sections to see how you may be impacted by the
effects of stress in your life.
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Effects of Stress on Your Body
If you live with a great deal of stress, the long term effect on your body could be disastrous.
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Are you aware of all the different symptoms of stress that you may be experiencing?
Other Steps in this Section:
Effects of Stress on Your Mind
With chronic stress, your thinking processes can be affected.
Effects of Stress on Your Emotions
Chronic stress is linked to both depression and anxiety.
Effects of Stress on Your Health
If you live with a great deal of stress, the long term effect on your body could be disastrous.
