Before the COVID-19 pandemic took center stage in the country, most Americans felt good about their health. In a poll conducted online in February 2020 by The Harris Poll, 71% of Americans rated their overall health as good or excellent. On average, they reported sleeping 6.6 hours a night, working 35 hours a week, and exercising 6.9 hours a week. Four months into our new reality, things have changed: Lockdowns have affected our sleeping patterns, some employees are putting in longer hours working from home, and workout options are limited with most gyms still closed.
Health is at the forefront of our minds more than ever. As we see the effects of our well-being on the economy, the health of our industries has also come under scrutiny. Utilizing data from the Centers for Disease Control, business formation company ZenBusiness has taken a look at which industries are the most and least healthy.
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Richard Binder
Richard Binder, based in New York, is part of the social media team at ALM. He is also a 2014 recipient of the ASPBE Award for Excellence in the Humorous/Fun Department.
