Official study confirms: Women are much more tired than men – here's why

An official CDC study confirms that women experience significantly more fatigue than men, with notable gaps between age groups. Researchers point to daily workload and hormonal fluctuations as key factors, noting that young adults aged 18-34 are more tired than those 65 and older.

A new official study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), funded by the U.S. government, confirms that women experience significantly more fatigue than men. The comprehensive survey, which included about 27,000 participants aged 18 and older, found that over half of women reported feeling tired on some days, while nearly 20% said they experience fatigue most days or every day. Clinical psychologist Jennifer Caspari explained that women experience higher levels of fatigue due to heavier responsibilities and hormonal fluctuations. The study also found gaps between age groups: young adults aged 18-34 tend to report frequent fatigue at higher rates than adults aged 65 and older. Only one in six adults experiences frequent fatigue in their daily routine. Researchers emphasized that general fatigue is not just ordinary sleepiness, but a deep physical or mental exhaustion that does not improve after sleep or rest. Sociologist and lead researcher Natalie A. E. Young noted that people experiencing frequent fatigue also tend to suffer from concentration difficulties, depressive symptoms, and anxiety.