The annual survey finds Americans more on edge than ever, triggered by financial issues, the war overseas and the cumulative pressure of living through the pandemic.
People walk along Wall Street near the New York Stock Exchange, in New York City. The stock market has been volatile as the war in Ukraine and high oil prices continues to worry investors. Americans’ stress about global uncertainty is high, according to a new survey.
And the survey found that nearly two-thirds of respondents said their lives have been permanently changed by the pandemic, with Latinos and Asians significantly more likely to think this compared to Whites. People shop for groceries in a Manhattan store on Jan. 12, 2022 in New York City. Newly released data show that inflation reached a four-decade high in February. Surging prices are adding to American’s financial stress.
And nearly 60% said they experienced undesired weight changes, with the loss of an average of 27 pounds, and an average gain of 26 pounds. This weight gain is slightly lower than last year, where the average was 29 pounds gained. “We know stress can lead to physical consequences, such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, hypertension,” says Wright. “Emotionally, it can lead to things like depression, anxiety disorders, difficulty sleeping, which we’ve seen in the survey as well.”
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