AngelaLambert OP t1_jcnlcsa wrote on March 18, 2023 at 3:23 AM

Reply to comment by CactusBoyScout in Staten Island (or Richmond County) is the most sleep-deprived place in New York State, with 44% of adults reporting inadequate sleep. It also ranks 15th out the most sleep-deprived counties in the U.S. by AngelaLambert

Oh wow, I had no idea but that makes sense.

AngelaLambert OP t1_jcn068g wrote on March 18, 2023 at 12:31 AM

Reply to Staten Island (or Richmond County) is the most sleep-deprived place in New York State, with 44% of adults reporting inadequate sleep. It also ranks 15th out the most sleep-deprived counties in the U.S. by AngelaLambert

New York State itself, 39% of adults report sleeping an average of under 7 hours a night, compared to the U.S. average of 35%. So it's def up there! Definitely not as bad as the meth belt, though.

Edit to add: I'd love any insights on why this is the case!

AngelaLambert OP t1_ixefwdo wrote on November 22, 2022 at 8:41 PM

Reply to comment by AtTheFirePit in Maine has the highest rate of child abuse cases in the United States (1,904.4 per 100,000 people under 18). The data comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. by AngelaLambert

That's a great point.

AngelaLambert OP t1_ixb6kxu wrote on November 22, 2022 at 3:10 AM

Reply to Maine has the highest rate of child abuse cases in the United States (1,904.4 per 100,000 people under 18). The data comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. by AngelaLambert

Scary tidbit from the source: "According to child abuse statistics shared by the nonprofit Childhelp, a report of child abuse is made every ten seconds in the United States."

My dad moved us all to Maine suddenly when I was a kid and his abuse actually escalated there because of how isolated we were. I'm sure there's wayyyyyyyyyy more that goes into it than that. I am really curious about what you believe contributes to this.