Money, health top stress factors of Filipinos – SWS

Finances and health issues are among the major factors for the stress experienced by most Filipinos, according to a survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS).

- By JANVIC MATEO

The survey, conducted from Sept. 24 to 30, found that 53 percent of the respondents experienced “big” stress in relation to their financial situation.

Some 37 percent considered it a “small” factor, while 10 percent were undecided.

In terms of stress due to one’s health, 42 percent considered it a “big” factor, while 46 percent said it was “small.” Eleven percent were undecided.