A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed widespread fatigue among Americans, with notable gaps between women and men, as well as younger and older participants, raising public health concerns.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Approximately three in four American adults reported feeling very tired or exhausted, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 📺 DETAIL: The study found that 71.5 percent of U.S. adults have reported experiencing fatigue on multiple days over the past three months. The study defined fatigue as “physical or mental tiredness or exhaustion that does not improve with additional sleep or rest.” According to the report’s author, Natalie A.E. Young, fatigue is “one of the most frequently reported health concerns in primary care visits in the U.S.” Young also said that people who report fatigue have a “higher risk of activity limitations and disability, including permanent work disability.” Women were more likely to report fatigue than men. Specifically, 20 percent of women reported having fatigue over the past three months, compared to 13 percent of men over the same period. Fatigue has been attributed by experts to poor sleep, stress, and lifestyle habits. The CDC’s study surveyed approximately 27,000 U.S. adults aged 18 and older in 2024. One in six U.S. adults reported experiencing fatigue “most days” or “every day.” The study also exposed a notable age group gap, with nearly 20 percent of respondents in the 18 to 34 year-old bracket reporting fatigue, compared to just 12.9 percent of participants aged 65 and older. 🎯 IMPACT: Due to the prominence of fatigue, this data will likely inform Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiatives, which have experienced a number of successes in recent months. This is especially important as chronic fatigue can lead to decreased productivity, mental health challenges, and long-term physical health issues. |
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