Adults between the ages of 35 and 44 reported the highest spike in chronic health conditions and mental health illnesses since the pandemic.
Despite 66% of adults reporting a chronic illness, 81% said their physical health was 'good, very good, or excellent.'
Despite this, 67% of stressed participants do not consider their issues serious enough to seek help.
Financial and economic issues also rose for adults ages 35 to 44. Parents were more likely to experience financial strain and fights about money increased.
The survey found that 34% of Americans between ages 18 to 34, and 31% between 35 and 44, report high stress levels.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental and physical health of adults in the United States, particularly those between the ages of 35 and 44, according to recent surveys. The American Psychological Association (APA) and the Harris Poll conducted separate studies, both of which revealed a surge in chronic health conditions and mental health illnesses since the onset of the pandemic.
The APA's Stress in America 2023 survey, which polled over 3,185 U.S. adults, found that adults between the ages of 35 and 44 reported the highest spike in chronic health conditions. Despite 66% of adults reporting a chronic illness, 81% said their physical health was 'good, very good, or excellent.' Financial and economic issues also rose for adults ages 35 to 44. Parents were more likely to experience financial strain, and fights about money increased.
The Harris Poll survey echoed these findings, reporting that 34% of Americans between ages 18 to 34, and 31% between 35 and 44, report high stress levels. Despite this, 67% of stressed participants do not consider their issues serious enough to seek help.
These findings highlight the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental and physical health of the U.S. population, particularly among adults in their mid-30s to mid-40s. The data underscores the importance of continued research and resources to address these health concerns.
Adults between the ages of 35 and 44 reported the highest spike in chronic health conditions and mental health illnesses since the pandemic.
Despite 66% of adults reporting a chronic illness, 81% said their physical health was 'good, very good or excellent.'
Financial and economic issues also rose for adults ages 35 to 44. Parents were more likely to experience financial strain and fights about money increased.
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