Since the beginning of the war: Israelis drink more water

• Published date: 25 March 2024
• Author: YOSEFA KIMHI/MAARIV
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

The survey data shows that in the south and the lowlands they drink an average of 7.1 glasses of water per day, in Beersheba they drink 8.6 glasses a day, in Jerusalem 6.8, in the central area 6.7, in the north 6.5 and in Sharon 6.1. Also, the respondents testified that they drink much more water in the summer than in the winter: the gap between the two periods is a little higher than 40%: 9.9 glasses in the summer compared to 6.9 glasses of water in the winter

Since the beginning of the war there has been an 18% increase in drinking water

Drinking water is mainly healthy and good for the body, quenches our thirst, and even has the ability to relieve stress. The act of drinking water provides a simple but effective way to feel calm. In times of increased stress and uncertainty such as wartime, it is natural for people to drink more water.

As part of the survey, conducted during the war, it was found that 3 out of 4 people report unpleasant feelings such as stress, anxiety and low mood. About a third of the respondents who reported unpleasant feelings as a result of the war, drink water as a means of alleviating the feelings and improving the mood. Also, there was a significant increase, about 20% in the consumption of coffee, water or tea.

In general, about half of the population testified that they need to be near their friends and family as a means of relieving stress and anxiety (women more than men). In addition, about a quarter of the population reports that they tend to eat more and listen to more music since the start of the fighting.

Water is the most common drink, followed by coffee

The most common popular drink is water: 90% of the entire population drinks water, an average of 7 glasses per day. In second place is coffee (80%), which is usually drunk on average of 2.5 cups a day.

Those who incorporate sports training into their lives with high frequency, testify that they drink more than those who do not train (7.6 glasses a day compared to 6.1). Also, the survey shows that, in general, people who are more careful about a healthy lifestyle also drink more water than the general population (7.5 glasses compared to 7.0).

Among the young people (ages 18-29) it appears that they drink many more glasses of water per day (7.3) compared to the adults (6), but drinking coffee is more common among the adults (2.7), compared to the young people (2).

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