This statistic displays U.S. adults' levels of stress based on generation (age group) in 2015. Among U.S. adults categorized as a Gen Xers, average stress level reported was 5.8. High stress can weaken the immune system and cause exhaustion in the body. Work is one of the most common sources of stress for adults.
Stress levels by generation among U.S. adults in 2015*
This statistic displays U.S. adults' levels of stress based on generation (age group) in 2015. Among U.S. adults categorized as a Gen Xers, average stress level reported was 5.8. High stress can weaken the immune system and cause exhaustion in the body. Work is one of the most common sources of stress for adults.
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| Level of stress (1-10) | |
|---|---|
| Millennials | 6 |
| Gen Xers | 5.8 |
| Boomers | 4.3 |
| Matures | 3.5 |
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