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Stress, worry, sadness, anger and other emotions are all a normal part of life. However, when these feelings run high for extended periods, they can be overwhelming and interfere with a person’s ability to carry out everyday tasks.

Our latest research with Hologic finds that around the world, about four in 10 women experienced worry and stress during a lot of the previous day, three in 10 experienced sadness and one in four experienced anger. These emotions were rising before 2020, but the pandemic exacerbated them — exacting an even bigger toll on women’s health. Furthermore, women are much more likely than men to feel these negative emotions.

Learn more about women’s health trends in the third annual Hologic Global Women’s Health Index report. https://on.gallup.com/3tCCGjW

Gallup's latest research with Hologic finds that one in three women around the world say they spent a lot of the previous day in physical pain, while one in four have health problems that keep them from doing normal activities. https://on.gallup.com/3RTpwH5

Worldwide, more than one in three women (34% ) do not feel safe walking alone at night in their own community — meaning nearly 1 billion women feel unsafe. Learn what we discovered in Hologic's third annual Global Women’s Health Index report.

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The 2023 Life Evaluation Index shows 52.1% of Americans are “thriving” — a percentage slightly above the Great Recession and COVID-19 pandemic lows.

New Normal of Lower U.S. Life Ratings Persisted in 2023 In 2023, 52.1% of U.S. adults rated their lives well enough to be considered "thriving," three points below the norms set in 2015-2019 and 2021.

Across many key indicators of health, women are no better off today than they were at the height of the pandemic in 2020. Even more alarming: In some cases, women’s health is worse.

For the past three years, Gallup has worked with Hologic to uncover trends about women’s health around the world. This annual survey is the most comprehensive initiative measuring the state of health for 97% of the world’s women and girls aged 15 and older.

In our latest research, we found that most women surveyed say they haven’t been tested for cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure or a sexually transmitted disease or infection in the past 12 months, meaning that billions of women went untested for potentially life-threatening conditions. Preventive care aims to help people avoid illnesses and detect health problems early, ideally before the onset of symptoms. The right test at the right time helps make it possible for women to be treated and live healthier and potentially longer lives.

Read more about trends in women’s health in the third annual report, The Hologic Global Women’s Health Index: Pathways to a Healthy Future for Women. https://on.gallup.com/41SkY8K

A record-tying high of 43% of U.S. adults identify as political independents, while a new low of 27% identify as Democrats. Another 27% identify as Republicans.

Independent Party ID Tied for High; Democratic ID at New Low In 2023, 43% of U.S. adults identified as independents, tying the record high from 2014. Meanwhile, Democratic identification fell to a new low of 27%.

After over four years of a deep economic crisis, the confidence that Lebanese once had in their financial system is gone. A rare few — just 3% — express faith in their financial institutions or banks.

Lebanon Ill-Equipped for Further Instability If the war between Israel and Hamas spills into Lebanon, it could further destabilize a country still struggling from years of economic and political crises.

Catholics in the U.S. view Pope Francis quite favorably (77%), but a record-high 17% now have an unfavorable opinion of him.

58% of Americans, 77% of U.S. Catholics View Pope Favorably The pope is viewed in a largely favorable light by Americans -- though less so among conservatives.

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa on Tuesday declared an “internal armed conflict” in the country, empowering security forces to “neutralize” criminal groups. Amid Ecuador’s worsening security situation, a record-low 27% of Ecuadorians in 2023 said they felt safe walking alone at night where they live.

A new poll reveals that 42% of U.S. adults hold a favorable view of Trump, while Biden secures a 41% favorable rating. Both figures reflect declines in favorability from the 2020 election period.

Biden and Trump Evenly Matched in U.S. Favorable Ratings Biden and Trump are tied in favorability with Americans, but both are viewed less favorably than when they faced each other in the 2020 election.

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Secretary of State Antony Blinken eclipse other top federal government leaders in job approval from Americans, but none scores higher than 48%.

No Top U.S. Government Official Earns Majority Job Approval None of the top elected or appointed officials in the federal government today earns even bare majority approval ratings from the American public, with the highest, 48%, earned by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.

One in four Israeli adults currently support the existence of an independent Palestinian state, while most (65%) oppose it. This is almost a complete reversal of where they stood on the issue a decade ago, when twice as many Israeli adults supported an independent Palestinian state (61%) as opposed one (30%).

Life in Israel After Oct. 7 in 5 Charts As the Israel-Hamas war continues, Gallup surveys show hopes for a two-state solution and peace are further out of reach, as Israelis experience record-high worry, stress and sadness.