The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) surveyed what has been stressing Australians in the last month.
Loneliness topped the list.
Women were more impacted then men, with 28% of women reporting feeling lonely, compared to 16% of men.
Around one in five people (19%) also reported that they were experiencing difficulties maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which was more of a problem for those aged 18 to 64 years (22%) than those aged 65 years and over (9%).
The survey also noted changes to people’s lifestyles during the period early-April to early-May, including:
—22 % who said they are eating more snack foods such as chips, lollies and biscuits.
—14% who said they are consuming more alcohol, and 10 per cent who said they are consuming less.
—58% who reported spending more time in front of their television, computer, phone or other device.
—29% who reported less frequent consumption of takeaway or delivered meals, while -38% spent more time cooking or baking.
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The ABS also reported more people were slipping on the social distance requirements, compared to March.
Fewer people were taking the following precautions in late-April to early-May:
—keeping distance from people (94% compared with 98% in March).
—purchasing additional household supplies (21% compared with 47% in March).
—additional medical supplies (8% compared with 29% in March).
The proportion of Australians who said they were wearing a face mask remained about the same: 17% in March and 15% in late-April to early-May.
Almost half the nation, 46%, is working from home, while 89% of workers who aren’t working from home, report it is because they can’t due to the nature of their job.
Source: Guardian Australia
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