ALMOST 80 per cent of adults across Munster are stressed about money, a new survey has found.
78 per cent of people across the province are worried about money, according to the How Stressed is Ireland? survey, carried out by Zenflore, with 75 per cent also reporting that stress affects their mood.
The survey also revealed that many people suffer with stress on a regular basis, with women and those under the age of 35 most affected.
64 per cent of people in Munster said they feel stressed weekly or more often, rising to eight in 10 among those under the age of 35.
More than eight in 10 people cited money as the cause of their stress, with this being most common in those aged under 55.
Family life causes the most stress for those aged between 35 and 54, the survey found, with health issues causing the most stress to those aged over 55.
The study surveyed over 1,000 adults, with one in four people saying they feel stressed at least once a day, rising to one in three in the under 35 age cohort.
Reacting to the findings of the survey, Cork-based GP Dr Phil Kieran says that stress plays a role in one in three presentations to his surgery.
“A small amount of stress can be a good thing and can help with productivity, but too much stress can be very damaging. Stress, or stress related complaints account for at least a third of the daily workload of GPs,” Dr Kieran said.
“Exercise, sleep and eating well have all been shown to reduce stress but it’s always good to speak to a medical professional if you feel overwhelmed,” he added.
