Stressed? Move The #$%&@ Out Of Detroit
Sep 7th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Featured, Stress ManagementPortfolio.com profiles the top 50 stressful metropolitan areas in the United States, and Detroit wins. Erm, loses?
A variety of factors were used to determine the rankings including local unemployment rates, personal financial data, environmental factors, health risks, crime rates and living standards. These data points were collected from government agencies and private firms as part of Portfolio.com’s analysis.
“It’s no secret that living in a big city can add some serious stress to your life. But that doesn’t you have to be truly stressed out just by being in one of the nation’s population hubs. This study shows that a healthy and relatively low stress life can be achieved in at least a few urban areas,” said J. Jennings Moss, editor of Portfolio.com.
Rounding out the top five, in descending (stress-wise) order: Detroit (#1), Los Angeles (#2), Cleveland (#3), Riverside, CA (#4), and St. Louis (#5).
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