Chronic Stress Could Be Killing You

The Real Cost of Chronic Stress

Everyone knows that stress is bad for you. Tense muscles, ulcers, and snarky attitudes are all obvious results of stress. But the impact goes far beyond that, both physically and financially.

Stress-related claims cost US companies 10% of their annual earnings. A typical employee dealing with stress, back pain, and depression is out of work nine weeks a year, and can cost more than $5,900 per employee in lost productivity.

The American Psychological Association says stress costs industry $300 billion a year in absences, medical costs, lost productivity, and turnover. One third of Americans say they are living with extreme stress.

Chronic Stress and Your Body

Nearly 80% of all doctor visits are stress-related. 43% of all adults have ill health because of stress. Chronic stress is linked to the six major causes of death: heart disease, cancer, lung disease, accidents, cirrhosis, and suicide.

For more information about the physical impact of stress and how to build prevention into your routine before it compounds, explore Snowden’s Leadership Resilience System.