60% in Japan give up activities due to sweat, survey finds
The most common changes respondents made amid sweltering heat included giving up their preferred clothing and avoiding approaching others.
A recent survey in Japan has revealed that nearly 60% of individuals are concerned about sweating, leading them to abandon certain activities. Conducted by a consortium of pharmaceutical companies, the poll of 9,459 respondents found that 4,767 were worried about excessive perspiration. Of this group, 58% reported giving up activities they once enjoyed due to sweat.
The most common casualty was 27% dropping preferred clothing, followed by 20% avoiding social interactions, and 16% abstaining from daytime outings or extensive travel.
When asked if they viewed their sweat as unclean or unsanitary, 66% of respondents agreed. Similarly, 65% felt their sweating caused inconvenience to others. Despite these concerns, a majority, 69%, said they would not seek medical help. The reasons cited were mainly that 19% considered sweating a physical condition and 19% had given up hope of finding a solution.
Additionally, 48% of participants admitted to being reluctant to consult medical institutions, often due to the high cost of treatment.
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