ReallyWorried Index 2007
Background
Over 2000 adults across the UK were surveyed to examine the nation’s top worries, when we worry most
(and how much time we spend doing it) as part of the launch of ReallyWorried.com
Key gender, generation, professional and geographical trends were identified as part of the research,
helping to build a sophisticated portrait of British anxieties in 2007.
ReallyWorried Index reveals nation’s top 25 worries in 2007
The research asked people to reveal their top ten worries from an extensive list. This allows us
to pinpoint the top 25 worries across the nation, providing a captivating insight into our preoccupations
and priorities:
| Rank |
Worry |
| 1 | Personal health |
| 2 | Outgoings & income |
| 3 | Crime |
| 4 | Cost of living |
| 5 | Terrorism |
| 6 | My children’s future |
| 7 | NHS |
| 8 | Gun/knife culture |
| 9 | Global warming |
| 10 | Pensions |
| 11 | ID fraud |
| 12 | War in Iraq |
| 13 | Immigration |
| 14 | House prices |
| 15 | Ageing/losing my looks |
| 16 | Vandalism |
| 17 | Body image |
| 18 | World poverty |
| 19 | Pollution |
| 20 | Inflation |
| 21 | Obesity |
| 22 | Racism & prejudice |
| 23 | Nanny state |
| 24 | Cost of running a car |
| 25 | Losing national identity |
If you would like to obtain a full copy of this research document please email me
richard@reallyworried.com