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Here are some facts about how stress impacts our lives:  

• Stress has been linked to all the leading causes of death, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, accidents and suicide.
• Almost 90 percent of all visits to primary health care providers are due to stress-related problems.
• Nearly one-half of all adults suffer adverse effects from stress.
• It is estimated that 1 million Americans miss work due to stress-related complaints.
• Workplace violence has been attributed to stress. Homicide is the second leading cause of fatal occupational injury.