This statistic displays the reported symptoms and unhealthy behaviors due to stress in teenagers in the United States as of 2013. Of surveyed teenagers, 39 percent of girls reported eating too much or too little, while only 14 percent of boys reported this behavior due to stress. Stress can impact overall health despite a lack of awareness. High stress can weaken the immune system and cause exhaustion in the body. School is one of the most common sources of stress for teenagers.
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