Women really are more fatigued than men — and CDC study proves it
A recent CDC study indicates that women report higher levels of fatigue than men, with nearly 20% of women experiencing it frequently. Experts attribute this disparity to a combination of hormonal factors and the disproportionate burden of daily responsibilities.
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Identifying gender-based health trends helps medical professionals better understand and address chronic fatigue and its associated mental health risks.
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Add The New York Post on Google Women really are more fatigued more than men — and now there’s federal data to prove it.
More than half of women said they feel fatigued “some days,” with nearly 20% saying that they experienced it “most days or every day,” a recent Centers for Disease Control study revealed, according to NBC.
Jennifer Caspari, a clinical psychologist, said the male-female imbalance stems from women facing a greater amount of responsibilities compared to men, as well as hormonal fluctuations.
But the amount of people experiencing stress may also be a part of the way life is for many.
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