A new survey indicates that extreme heat is affecting the daily lives of many Americans, with sleep quality being a primary concern.
Key facts
- •The poll was conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
- •Half of all respondents reported that extreme heat impacted their sleep in the past year.
- •39 percent of participants indicated that extreme heat has affected other facets of their lives.
A new poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals that a growing number of Americans report that extreme heat has impacted various aspects of their lives over the past year. The findings highlight how rising temperatures are increasingly affecting personal well-being and daily routines across the country.
By the numbers
50 percent
respondents reporting heat-impacted sleep
39 percent
respondents reporting other life impacts from heat
Impact on sleep and daily life
According to the survey data, 50 percent of respondents stated that extreme heat has had either a major or minor impact on their sleep quality within the last year. Additionally, 39 percent of those polled reported that the heat has affected other areas of their daily lives.
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